Mr. K

For Skype, if you did the screen shot and pasted it might be acceptable if all is clear. The best way is once you are on the call history page, just print from your screen... If using a pc, File > Print. Comes out great.

I am not sure if you are looking at the call history from the skype website or your skype application. Sign on to skype.com > click "view call history" > choose month > File > Print.

Definitely will be keeping my eyes open for the results. Good luck.

Your interview seems to be pretty quick, as compared to other timelines I've seen for Ghana. So, is it correct that it took less than seven mos for the interview from the date you filed?

They could. Does your consulate request an I-134 months in advance? Which ones do? It's not common.

It seems silly to send an I-134 alone from an unqualified sponsor. If not qualified, send two I-134 packages including one from a qualified sponsor. Do this regardless of the timing or procedure. Why give them a reason to say no to an interview or to anything?

One of the guides on this website says to send a packet including the I-134 to the beneficiary after NOA2 is received. And in the flowchart here on VJ it says the beneficiary will complete forms and assemble documents, so I am thinking this means the beneficiary will submit those. Since there is at least a 6-month wait for an interview in my fiancee's country, this means she would receive the I-134 from me and then submit it several months before the interview. Unless I am reading something the wrong way, I can't see why they'd need the I-134 that early. I'll probably call them to verify; I was just wondering if anyone knew for sure.

The I-134 is usually handed over on the interview day but sometimes is requested ahead of time. Evaluation and determination of the public charge concern is done at the interview. If not satisfied with old documents, the officer may request more currently dated ones.

The best policy is to provide documents that are as current as practical. Usually within two or three months is no problem.

A lot of this is moot for the petitioner because the documents in question may well have been discarded by USCIS as they had nothing to do with the USCIS end of the process.

Do you think the embassies that do request the I-134 months before the interview will use that info to determine if an interview should be granted? What's the point in asking for this info that far in advance? My situation is somewhat similar to the OP's fiance. Though my income is well above the poverty line and my financial situation is good, in my line of work I don't work year-round and according to the timeline there's a good chance I'll be receiving NOA2 while I am between jobs. I'll be working again by the time of our interview, but my concern is if they do ask for the I-134 right after NOA2 will my employment status at that time have anything to do with getting an interview. I would hope that it is irrelevant.

It's my understanding the financial information already sent was sent with the petition. That documentation cannot be used when attending the interview and it may even have been discarded, since it's not part of the petition process. They'll need a currently dated I-134 and supporting documentation at interview time.

Does the embassy use the petitioner's financial standing/employment status at the time of I-134 submission to determine the ability to support finance(e) and/or grant an interview? Or do they use the petitioner's financial/employment status at the time of the interview to determine ability to provide support? I'm wondering why the embassy needs this info after NOA2/before the interview, which in some cases is several months ahead of time. The petitioner's status could change a bit in that period of time.

Interestingly enough, there's not that much difference in the price of a one-way and round trip ticket.

in britain, in 2009, where children are routinely immunized, their life expectancy is 20 years higher than in ghana where there are severe shortages of childhood vaccinations in many parts of the country.

Where'd you get those stats? WHO? As long as I can helop it, I will never take any vaccinations whereever I live, and I will live in Ghana at some time.. a place I have visited for extended periods, never taken any of the "required" meds or vaccinations, and stayed healthy.

Seriously, shut up. If you want to discuss vaccinations, open another thread. this is an immigration question; and it has been answered. The OP will very likely be denied, and will need a waiver. Best of luck.

The topic is about vaccinations. I guess you didn't notice that.

Actually the topic is not about vaccinations, the topic is about if anyone has refused to get vaccinations for immigration.

As you said, "the topic is about if anyone has refused to get vaccinations for immigration".

Vaccinations is relevant to the discussion.

Mr K -

I hope you don't think I reacted the way I did to your 'poison' comment because I've some 'boogie-man' complex with persons from Africa or the region itself.

Haven't all the greatest plagues in history been in Europe?

My reaction was really based on the perception that people who do not believe in vaccinations are somehow "hilarious." After all, we are only doing what we think is best based on what we know, just as those who promote vaccinations do it based on what they know.

The other stuff that has come up about the continent, in my opinion, is due to people relying on negative propaganda and "Lies, dang lies, and statistics".

Okay Mr. K, i have to say that i have never been so irritated at reading someone's post. HOWEVER, it is your opinion therefore no one can and no one is trying to judge you. We are only trying to give our honest advice based on what we know. I for example hate to get vaccinated because I don't like needles. HOWEVER, I understand that in order for me to go to school in this country AND to be HEALTHY I had to get them, and also it helps prevent the spread of contagious diseases. There is a chance that even if you are not vacinated you might not die of any disease, however, that is a very big risk to take. I rather be safe than sorry. But you can choose what you want to do for yourself and your family, it is YOUR decision. We are only telling you what we KNOW based on FACTS not OPINION. You can look at the facts and make up your own opinion. The other people like Rebeccajo are just trying to give you the info that to the best of their knowledge is true. Every time they say something they give you a post with facts that you can check up.They are giving you facts, so please stop responding to them as if they are out to get you.

Jessica

Why are you irritated about reading MY opinions about what I will do with MY life and MY family? Really, that's not your concern. You have a problem with me having an opinion that differs from yours, which you should actually value. I doubt there is anything here anyone can say to change my mind.

Maybe because you refuse to accept research and scientific fact???? Just sayin......

You know more Native Americans were killed by the common cold then by bullets, swords, or cannon fire when Columbus discovered the Americas? All the Native Americans relied on their natural immune systems too... Unfortunately they did not have the luxury of modern medicines, which I'm sure they would have gladly welcomes as an alternative to their vital organs becoming liquefied.

Do what you want. I really could care less.

Ho hum... more scare tactics.

Yes, it's obvious you don't care what I do. That's why you keep replying.

Mr K -

I hope you don't think I reacted the way I did to your 'poison' comment because I've some 'boogie-man' complex with persons from Africa or the region itself.

Haven't all the greatest plagues in history been in Europe?

My reaction was really based on the perception that people who do not believe in vaccinations are somehow "hilarious." After all, we are only doing what we think is best based on what we know, just as those who promote vaccinations do it based on what they know.

The other stuff that has come up about the continent, in my opinion, is due to people relying on negative propaganda and "Lies, dang lies, and statistics".

Okay Mr. K, i have to say that i have never been so irritated at reading someone's post. HOWEVER, it is your opinion therefore no one can and no one is trying to judge you. We are only trying to give our honest advice based on what we know. I for example hate to get vaccinated because I don't like needles. HOWEVER, I understand that in order for me to go to school in this country AND to be HEALTHY I had to get them, and also it helps prevent the spread of contagious diseases. There is a chance that even if you are not vacinated you might not die of any disease, however, that is a very big risk to take. I rather be safe than sorry. But you can choose what you want to do for yourself and your family, it is YOUR decision. We are only telling you what we KNOW based on FACTS not OPINION. You can look at the facts and make up your own opinion. The other people like Rebeccajo are just trying to give you the info that to the best of their knowledge is true. Every time they say something they give you a post with facts that you can check up.They are giving you facts, so please stop responding to them as if they are out to get you.

Jessica

Why are you irritated about reading MY opinions about what I will do with MY life and MY family? Really, that's not your concern. You have a problem with me having an opinion that differs from yours, which you should actually value. I doubt there is anything here anyone can say to change my mind. What I am hearing is nothing I haven't heard before. Let it be.

What do you think can prevent polio?

Rebeccajo,

You're wasting your time. I hope Mr.K or any of his family have to deal with Polio. I am sorry your mother has had to struggle with this horrible affliction. Mr.K's apathetic stance is of great ignorance.

It has been my experience as a health care worker that families of disease victims tend to understand their loved ones pathologies more then some health care professionals do.

All vaccinations run risks, but usually they are calculated and the good outweighs the bad. Polio was a huge epidemic and was considered a great victory when the medical communities contained it. For Mr.K not to have his children inoculated is irresponsible at the very least. But they are his children and I hope that he never has to deal with a child or family member get sick with polio. It is truly a horrible disease.

You hope I nor any of my family do not have to deal with this? No you don't. You're just saying that. Deep down, you hope me and my family DO have to deal with this.

I have a right to do what I feel is correct based on what I know. And stop claiming you don't want me to suffer, because you DO.

in britain, in 2009, where children are routinely immunized, their life expectancy is 20 years higher than in ghana where there are severe shortages of childhood vaccinations in many parts of the country.

Where'd you get those stats? WHO? As long as I can helop it, I will never take any vaccinations whereever I live, and I will live in Ghana at some time.. a place I have visited for extended periods, never taken any of the "required" meds or vaccinations, and stayed healthy.

Seriously, shut up. If you want to discuss vaccinations, open another thread. this is an immigration question; and it has been answered. The OP will very likely be denied, and will need a waiver. Best of luck.

The topic is about vaccinations. I guess you didn't notice that.

Mr K -

I hope you don't think I reacted the way I did to your 'poison' comment because I've some 'boogie-man' complex with persons from Africa or the region itself.

Haven't all the greatest plagues in history been in Europe?

My reaction was really based on the perception that people who do not believe in vaccinations are somehow "hilarious." After all, we are only doing what we think is best based on what we know, just as those who promote vaccinations do it based on what they know.

The other stuff that has come up about the continent, in my opinion, is due to people relying on negative propaganda and "Lies, dang lies, and statistics".

"Prevention" meaning take care of yourself so that your body can defend itself. That's what it's equipped to do, you know.

Everybody's gene pool isn't A plus, you know?

Are you telling me that if a person gets sick, and the body can't naturally defend against the sickness, then you just go to the mat?

I am saying people should do what they feel is best for them. Once again, if I had believed the hype and not trusted my body I would have never met my future wife. And isn't that why we are all here?

I'm having a hard time following you.

Are you saying that you weren't afraid of disease and that's why you went to Africa? And that's how you met your future wife?

You understand that in her country there is a massive effort to inoculate the population? And that's probably one reason you don't have to be afraid of disease?

I just think you have your cart and your horse backwards. That's all.

What disease are you talking about? I'm saying we in the West have been exposed to all types of negative propaganda about everywhere in Africa, whether it be disease, war, hunger, zombies, etc, etc.

I am saying before I went to Africa for the first time I was not afraid of catching any type of disease and was not afraid of anything else I'd experience. If I would have fell for the hype (like many people do), then I would have never gone there. Thus, I would have never met my fiancee.

My first trip was because I wanted to visit Africa - period. Had nothing to do with proving I wasn't afraid of anything. Had nothing to do with carts and horses.

"Prevention" meaning take care of yourself so that your body can defend itself. That's what it's equipped to do, you know.

Everybody's gene pool isn't A plus, you know?

Are you telling me that if a person gets sick, and the body can't naturally defend against the sickness, then you just go to the mat?

I am saying people should do what they feel is best for them. Once again, if I had believed the hype and not trusted my body I would have never met my future wife. And isn't that why we are all here?

in britain, in 2009, where children are routinely immunized, their life expectancy is 20 years higher than in ghana where there are severe shortages of childhood vaccinations in many parts of the country.

Where'd you get those stats? WHO? As long as I can help it, I (nor my wife and children) will never take any vaccinations wherever I live, and I will live in Ghana at some time.. a place I have visited for extended periods, never taken any of the "required" meds or vaccinations, and stayed healthy.

Your parents never had you inoculated?

You only need one polio vaccine in your life to stay clear of the disease.

I'm really not sure. I would think that I have had at least one vaccination in my life though. If I did, it was so long ago that I don't remember.

It would have been when you were around four years old. So of course you wouldn't remember. And that's why you can't catch the disease now.

I erred earlier when I stated only one inoculation is required. This is the typical dosing:

Most children get 4 doses of polio vaccine on this schedule:

* First dose when they are 2 months old.

* Second dose when they are 4 months old.

* Third dose when they are 6 to 18 months old.

* Last dose when they are 4 to 6 years old.

There is no guarantee that I would have had polio had I not taken the vaccine, if I took the vaccine.

Here you go, Mr. K -

Last Updated- Feb 3, 2009 16:22

Ghana records new polio cases

Ghana has recorded eight cases of wild polio after successfully recording no case for three continuous years, thus disrupting efforts made towards declaring Ghana and the African continent polio free by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The cases, all imported from Benin, were detected in the eastern part of the Northern Region, during last year’s national immunisation exercise.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Dr Kwadwo Antwi-Agyei, Programme Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunisation of the Ghana Health Service, described the eight confirmed cases as paralysis in children, which were being managed clinically since there was no treatment for the disease.

He said the specimen were confirmed positive after being sent to South Africa for further sequencing to determine the source of the polio virus after the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research had done some analysis.

“There is no drug for diseases caused by the virus, therefore, what we need is prevention and this should be a coordinated effort, involving our neighbouring countries and the continent as a whole.

“If we in Ghana put in our interventions and other countries around us do not, then we always experience imported cases, he stated.”

In Africa, Ghana, Mali, Benin, Nigeria and Burkina Faso are the only countries recording wild polio cases.

http://ghanabusinessnews.com/2009/02/03/gh...ses/#commenting

Well, I have seen all types of statistics and horror stories about places in Africa. I'm not fazed though. I listen, but I am not fazed. Prevention is the best medicine. If I believed the hype, I would never have met my future wife.... because I would have never gone.

prevention is the best medicine, yet yr anti-vaccine?

"Prevention" meaning take care of yourself so that your body can defend itself. That's what it's equipped to do, you know.

Here you go, Mr. K -

Last Updated- Feb 3, 2009 16:22

Ghana records new polio cases

Ghana has recorded eight cases of wild polio after successfully recording no case for three continuous years, thus disrupting efforts made towards declaring Ghana and the African continent polio free by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The cases, all imported from Benin, were detected in the eastern part of the Northern Region, during last year’s national immunisation exercise.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Dr Kwadwo Antwi-Agyei, Programme Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunisation of the Ghana Health Service, described the eight confirmed cases as paralysis in children, which were being managed clinically since there was no treatment for the disease.

He said the specimen were confirmed positive after being sent to South Africa for further sequencing to determine the source of the polio virus after the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research had done some analysis.

“There is no drug for diseases caused by the virus, therefore, what we need is prevention and this should be a coordinated effort, involving our neighbouring countries and the continent as a whole.

“If we in Ghana put in our interventions and other countries around us do not, then we always experience imported cases, he stated.”

In Africa, Ghana, Mali, Benin, Nigeria and Burkina Faso are the only countries recording wild polio cases.

http://ghanabusinessnews.com/2009/02/03/gh...ses/#commenting

Well, I have seen all types of statistics and horror stories about places in Africa. I'm not fazed though. I listen, but I am not fazed. Prevention is the best medicine. If I believed the hype, I would never have met my future wife.... because I would have never gone.

in britain, in 2009, where children are routinely immunized, their life expectancy is 20 years higher than in ghana where there are severe shortages of childhood vaccinations in many parts of the country.

Where'd you get those stats? WHO? As long as I can help it, I (nor my wife and children) will never take any vaccinations wherever I live, and I will live in Ghana at some time.. a place I have visited for extended periods, never taken any of the "required" meds or vaccinations, and stayed healthy.

Your parents never had you inoculated?

You only need one polio vaccine in your life to stay clear of the disease.

I'm really not sure. I would think that I have had at least one vaccination in my life though. If I did, it was so long ago that I don't remember.

in britain, in 2009, where children are routinely immunized, their life expectancy is 20 years higher than in ghana where there are severe shortages of childhood vaccinations in many parts of the country.

Where'd you get those stats? WHO? As long as I can help it, I (nor my wife and children) will never take any vaccinations wherever I live, and I will live in Ghana at some time.. a place I have visited for extended periods, never taken any of the "required" meds or vaccinations, and stayed healthy.

Around a quarter of individuals who survive paralytic polio in childhood develop additional symptoms decades after recovering from the acute infection, notably muscle weakness, extreme fatigue, or paralysis. This condition is known as post-polio syndrome (PPS).[53] The symptoms of PPS are thought to involve a failure of the over-sized motor units created during recovery from paralytic disease.[54][55] Factors that increase the risk of PPS include the length of time since acute poliovirus infection, the presence of permanent residual impairment after recovery from the acute illness, and both overuse and disuse of neurons.[53] Post-polio syndrome is not an infectious process, and persons experiencing the syndrome do not shed poliovirus.[4]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliomyelitis

Please. Everybody doesn't take vaccinations. All of us do not belive in these poisons. Some of us trust our bodies. You're not going to convince me with these stories about what you were told and what not. So go ahead and take your H1N1 vaccinations and have good night.

Stories?

This is my Mother! It is not some random stranger!

Ok. I understand, and I respect your position. Just realize that not everyone shares the same opinion, and for them (us) it's makes all the sense in the world.

This is one thing I've dreaded -- having my fiancee subjected to these poisons. It's to the point where I am just considering moving to her country... and I might just do it. Good find on the waiver. The $545 is peanuts when you measure it against the potential health hazards, possibly for the rest of one's life. Keep me informed on how this turns out if you do it.

You people are hilarious.

Go look up polio.

My mother had polio. Before the vaccine came out. She shared a room in a hospital (about 65 years ago) with another girl who was on an iron lung to breath. At least my mother came out of it with just SOME paralysis from the waist down.

Now at age 76 she has post-polio syndrome. The disease is racking the parts of her body it didn't violate before. She can hardly clutch a pen anymore. She needs adult diapers and spends her day in an electronic wheelchair.

Poisons my #######.

Polio my a$$.

My comment was to the OP, not you. That is my position and my beliefs. Who the heck are you to talk about "you people" being hilarious? Check yourself!

No - you check yourself.

Polio can be avoided with a simple inoculation. It took the lives of thousands of children prior to its inception. Do you know what the treatment for polio SURVIVORS was before the vaccine? Dunking in scalding hot whirlpools of water to try and stimulate the muscles so they could be massaged. My mother has told me tales of children screaming at pain from the hot water!

And now if it weren't bad enough that she lost her childhood to the disease, now it takes her in her old age.

You don't know what you are talking about. I and my family live the disease. You don't.

Please. Everybody doesn't take vaccinations. All of us do not belive in these poisons. Some of us trust our bodies. You're not going to convince me with these stories about what you were told and what not. So go ahead and take your H1N1 vaccinations and have good night.

Polio my a$$.

My comment was to the OP, not you. That is my position and my beliefs. Who the heck are you to talk about "you people" being hilarious? Check yourself!

Your comment towards Rebecca's mother tragedy is out of line. Not cool, not cool at all.

My comment was no more out of line than her comment to me. The one about "you people."

This is one thing I've dreaded -- having my fiancee subjected to these poisons. It's to the point where I am just considering moving to her country... and I might just do it. Good find on the waiver. The $545 is peanuts when you measure it against the potential health hazards, possibly for the rest of one's life. Keep me informed on how this turns out if you do it.

You people are hilarious.

Go look up polio.

My mother had polio. Before the vaccine came out. She shared a room in a hospital (about 65 years ago) with another girl who was on an iron lung to breath. At least my mother came out of it with just SOME paralysis from the waist down.

Now at age 76 she has post-polio syndrome. The disease is racking the parts of her body it didn't violate before. She can hardly clutch a pen anymore. She needs adult diapers and spends her day in an electronic wheelchair.

Poisons my #######.

Polio my a$$.

My comment was to the OP, not you. That is my position and my beliefs. Who the heck are you to talk about "you people" being hilarious? Check yourself!

Why do you not want to get the vaccines?

You can't just say you don't want them, you know.

I do not want them for both health reasons as i don't believe they are healthy and for religious reasons

All vaccines are made in violation of God's Word. Vaccines are made with toxic chemicals that are injected into the bloodstream by vaccination. All vaccines are made with foreign proteins (viruses and bacteria), and some vaccines are made with genetically engineered viral and bacterial materials.

A conflict arises if you believe that man is made in God's image and the injection of toxic chemicals and foreign proteins into the bloodstream is a violation of God's directive to keep the body/temple holy and free from impurities.

A conflict arises if you accept God's warning not to mix the blood of man with the blood of animals. Many vaccines are produced in animal tissues.

A conflict arises if your religious convictions are predicated on the belief that all life is sacred. God's commandment "Thou Shall Not Kill" applies to the practice of abortion. When you believe that the practice of abortion should not be encouraged or supported in any way, a conflict arises with the use of vaccines produced in aborted fetal tissue even though you did not have any other connection with the abortions from which the vaccines are derived.

My body is a temple i do not want to dirty with chemicals which is why i do not take any medication either, i rely on natural medication such as herbs a good diet and prayer since the Lord is my only doctor

Haha look what i just found

Question: Can I Refuse to be Vaccinated on Religious or Moral Grounds?

Answer:

You may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement if the vaccinations would be against your religious beliefs or moral convictions.

You will need to submit Form I-160 Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility with evidence to show that you are opposed to vaccinations in any form; the objection is based on religious belief or moral conviction; and the belief or conviction is sincere.

Source: USCIS

oh wow it IS 545$ lol

smh anything to make money lol

This is one thing I've dreaded -- having my fiancee subjected to these poisons. It's to the point where I am just considering moving to her country... and I might just do it. Good find on the waiver. The $545 is peanuts when you measure it against the potential health hazards, possibly for the rest of one's life. Keep me informed on how this turns out if you do it.

I think I remember seeing this full interview somewhere on this site. Is it still available? This one, and the one with the USCIS director.