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    Tygrys reacted to Reyan in I think I have a unique case. Double endorsement checks.   
    I suggest you amend your previous tax years status if you did file as married when you were not. You more than likely got a bigger refund as a result of filing as married, which would mean you need to pay the difference back (which may include additional interest and penalties). Whether you take my suggestion or not is up to you, but that's what I would do if I were in your shoe (I also would hold off spending the fund from the refund check).
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    Tygrys reacted to KayDeeCee in Minor Information! Stressseeeedddd   
    Okay, everyone has let you know their opinions about your age and that it is too young to get married. That is not immigration advice though.
    You need to be legally free and able to marry at the time you file the I-129F petition. Since you are 17 and plan to marry in Washington, you will need to send in the parental consent that is required for that state when you send in your petition. OR you could wait until Feb. 1st and not need the parental consent.
    The I-134 affidavit of support would not be signed until months later after you get the I-129F petition approval and you would be 18 by then. The stuff about not be old enough to sign a contract will not matter. You will be 18.
    The problem is you need to find a co-sponsor that is domiciled in the US. It can be any US citizen or permanent resident in any state that meets or beats the 125% income requirement for their own household size plus your fiance. You will need to fill out another affidavit of support(I-864) once you are married and the foreign spouse is filing for adjustment of status. Read all about the affidavit of support including info about domicile: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html Also, read through the I-864 instructions. These are the guidelines the consulates follow even when using the I-134 for a fiance(e) visa: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf
    When will your fiance be needing to return to his own country? If he is still legally residing in Spain after the petition is approved and it is time for him to apply for the K-1 visa, then he can interview at the consulate in Spain. Otherwise he will be interviewing in Casablanca, and as you have been told, it is a tough place to get approved through.
    Research about the differences between the K-1 and CR-1. http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare Research all about what will be required and all the steps you must go through for each one. Decide which path you want to take, and then research everything about that specific visa until you think you cannot possibly learn anything more on the topic. Then, ask questions if you still get stuck on something.
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    Tygrys got a reaction from Shoot Em Straight in Failed Marriage/Marriage Fraud Suspected   
    I'm sorry for your experience, but problem of failed marriage is definitely not limited to Moroccan men, or even men in general.
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    Tygrys reacted to KayDeeCee in K1 Visa, got married but marriage failed before AOS   
    First, someone that enters with a K-1 is eligible for an SSN right away. You do not have to adjust status first to get an SSN.
    Second, there is no deadline to file for AOS. You must marry the petitioner within 90 days of entry to fulfill the terms of the K-1 visa and be eligible to file for adjustment. Once the I-94 expires, then they are out of status until they file for AOS. AOS is not filed by the spouse either. The only form that is filled out by the spouse is the I-864 affidavit of support. Without the I-864 from the USC petitioner/sponsor, they cannot adjust status. Also, if called for an interview, both must attend together and prove the marriage is real and valid. It is the only way to be granted permanent residency.
    You are not authorized to work with just an SSN. You must also have an EAD(employment authorization document) or a green card. He has been accruing illegal presence for 4 years as well as working illegally.
    He needs to find a really good immigration attorney. Not just any lawyer, but one that specializes in immigration and has a reputation for solving/winning complicated cases. See what the attorney tells him. This is beyond the powers of DIY.
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    Tygrys got a reaction from rade2rising in unfair embassy   
    You were trying to steal stuff, you got arrested, no more tourist visa. Pretty simple.
    About the title of your post: Why do you think the consulate is unfair and what according to you is that false information?
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    Tygrys got a reaction from VanessaTony in 3 years or five years   
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    Tygrys got a reaction from didopage in urgent help needed for my ds156 form asap thank you for reading   
    You don't have your visa yet, but you have set a firm marriage date?
    In 22. you can wirte TBD (To Be Determined).
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    Tygrys reacted to Harpa Timsah in Biggest Mistake of My Life?   
    Since they told you to get a K-1 visa, and it seems you were honest ("those measurements are for my wedding") then I think it is unlikely that you have any sort of formal ban for misrepresentation.
    You were denied entry because you were clearly attempting to immigrate on a non-immigrant visa, which is illegal. You had all of your personal belongings and vital papers and a one-way ticket.
    A person can come to the US to marry without a special visa, but you need a special visa if your intention is to to marry and stay.
    So, the choices for you now are K-1 visa or marry somewhere and file for a spousal visa. I don't think you need a special visa to marry in Canada if your intention is not to stay, but you should check on that before making plans.
    Lately, a part of the spousal petition process has been going really fast, so that might be of interest to you (though no guarantee you would have it as quickly).
    It's a shame about the wedding having to be changed; I am sorry you have to deal with that. Best of luck to you.
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    Tygrys reacted to velrich in Biggest Mistake of My Life?   
    In my opinion it is not the 'intent to marry' that caused the problem. The one way ticket and the documents you had said 'intend to marry, stay and adjust status'.
    I agree with mimolicious post.
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    Tygrys reacted to Cathi in Biggest Mistake of My Life?   
    Get married in Canada, have your wife return the the US and file a cr-1 visa while you stay in Canada until the visa is issued.
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    Tygrys got a reaction from Thatgirl2 in unfair embassy   
    You were trying to steal stuff, you got arrested, no more tourist visa. Pretty simple.
    About the title of your post: Why do you think the consulate is unfair and what according to you is that false information?
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    Tygrys got a reaction from Brother Hesekiel in application for naturalization   
    3 years minus 90 days from the "Resident Since" date on the GC.
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    Tygrys got a reaction from Not a user in RFE   
    It is required, read "Instructions for Form I-129F", step 2, item 5B?
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    Tygrys reacted to VanessaTony in Big problem   
    This is very serious. Ticking the wrong box is NOT an "understandable error" when ticking that wrong box may give you privileges you wouldn't otherwise get had you not ticked that wrong box.
    It is extremely important to always be careful regarding NEVER having anything claim you are a USC when you're not. If you notice something, fix it asap. Read forms, be careful what boxes you tick.
    False claims to USC are unwaiverable with a lifetime ban and deportation.
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    Tygrys reacted to VanessaTony in Big problem   
    This is a serious problem and people saying "don't worry" are wrong.
    First you need to find out how he got on the roll. If the question said anything about "USC's only" then he's in trouble. Claiming to be a USC is a lifetime ban and he could be deported. Simply withdrawing the application may not be enough.
    Here are a few posts about it:
    - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/306110-n400-mistake-reagdring-voter-registration (This one is your exact situation - basically - registered to vote at the DMV. The member has not been back to update what happened. I admit I assume this means they were denied).
    - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358739-denial-of-citizenship (This one he applied for a job that in the fineprint said "USC's only")
    - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/300849-n400-naturalization-interview-false-claim-issue/ (This one claimed to be a USC to get a job and admitted it)
    - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/337558-voting-while-still-an-lpr-what-will-happen/ (This one registered to vote and DID vote and though it wasn't the OP that did it, the OP is still on these forums and might respond with what happened if you ask in thread)
    - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/356255-naturalization-interview-concern/ (this one actually admitted it applying for LPR and wasn't penalised)
    I know you said you don't have the money for an attorney but more importantly if you don't want your husband to be deported, you DON'T have the freedom to NOT hire an attorney.
    No, it wouldn't be considered an error. It would be considered a false claim of US citizen. You are a fool if you think ignoring this is okay. I suggest you speak to an attorney about ignoring all this information listing you as a US citizen when you're not. When it comes to immigration YOU need to prove you're innocent, not them. So unless you can prove that you didn't tell someone to tick a box, it is assumed you did.
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    Tygrys reacted to Penguin_ie in Japanese Fiance CR1 questions   
    That is absolutely NOT true. There is nothing illegal or even "grey" about getting married on a tourist visa or the visa waiver program, it is allowed ()Vegas wedding tourism!). The only problem would be to enter with such a visa wiht the intention of getting married AND STAYING- that is not the case with the OP.
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    Tygrys reacted to Harpa Timsah in Friend Pregnant   
    This is not true - no accusation of this type exists.
    The person entered the country for a visit and now the circumstances changed. He is free to avail himself of AOS.
    OP - there is probably little to no risk of applying for adjustment of status now, but you haven't given all the facts of the case. We don't know if the beneficiary has a criminal history or was not actually eligible to use the VWP or anything like that. One risk no matter what is that if they are denied, there is no appeal.
    The USC needs to be eligible for the Affidavit of Support, or have a co-sponsor that makes enough.
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    Tygrys reacted to Artisan in Marriage is Failing ... What to do?   
    First and foremost don't worry about her immigration status or applying for VAWA yet. You want to get her out of that household with her child and quickly. The longer she stays there the harder it will be on everyone.
    Wichita is a decent sized city and has plenty of resources for her to utilize to ensure the safety of her child and herself. She needs to not worry about any sort of belongings or possessions other than some clothes and personal effects that can be packed in a small suitcase. The best time to leave is just after her husband has left for work. If she feels like there may be no chance of her leaving without confrontation I recommend calling the local police and request transportation to a local shelter.
    The Wichita, KS YMCA Women's Crisis Center Hotline - (316)267-7233
    Catholic Charities Harbor House (Women & Children shelter) - (316)263-6000
    Have her call one of these organizations and she can explain that she is under emotional abuse and being held under threat of deportation and she needs to be removed from the home immediately. Neither of these organizations will care about her immigration status. Their only concern will be in ensuring that she is safe and out of harm's way.
    Once she is safely in a shelter you may want to have her give them your contact information. The next step is to contact legal aid. The local number for them in Wichita is (316)265-9681. She'll want to apply for an order of protection by calling the Family Law Department at (316)660-5290. If she fears any sort of physical attack, abuse, or restraint she needs to contact the Wichita PD Domestic Violence Division at (316)268-4157.
    Once she has spoken to a lawyer or legal aid they can help her piece together the paperwork she'll need for immigration. If she was actually married there will be public documentation the various parties will require for evidence. It will all work out as long as she is honest with them concerning her situation and doesn't try to hide anything.
    My only word of warning is that your niece needs to be committed to getting out of the situation. Womens' organizations and police both are frustrated when battered or abused women recant or change their stories because they feel like giving their abusers another chance. Given what you have told us here your niece has no future with this man and needs to extract herself and her child from the situation. Her concern about being deported should be secondary to her safety and mental well-being.
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    Tygrys reacted to Cathi in Marriage is Failing ... What to do?   
    the 90 days is NOT to see if the relationship is going to "work out". The 90 days is given to make any arrangements for the marriage and to get married!!!! I will never understand why people here continually think and or state that a k-1 visa is a "get to know you" visa. A k-1 is for the foreign fiance to come and GET MARRIED to a USC!!!!!
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    Tygrys reacted to MrsB2012 in Denied Entry to USA on a valid Visa   
    Just my two cents, but it sounds to me like they might have suspected he had intent to immigrate. I would imagine it will be very difficult for him to get another tourist visa to come here. Your only option may be to file for a spousal visa (CR1).
    I hope your test results will show that your lump is benign and wish you all the best. Hopefully you'll find resolve for both situations.
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    Tygrys reacted to NigeriaorBust in NEED ADVICE! EX-GF THREATS TO RUIN THEIR LIVES!   
    You friend should take the treats and go to a local court and ask for a restraining order. If the woman doesn't respect it then have her arrested. Usually criminal charges encourages someone to move on.
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    Tygrys got a reaction from VanessaTony in about to expire. need help!   
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    Tygrys reacted to Harpa Timsah in maybe I am stupid   
    From the guide:
    Forms Needed to File for a K-1 Visa:
    1. I-129F
    2. G-325a
    3. G-1145 (optional)
    _____
    If it lists these documents, then it means exactly these documents. One says optional. The G-325A does not say optional. To be successful in this process, one needs to read accurately and interpret literally. It says G-325A, so send G-325A.
    Then there is a step-by-step guide that lists all the evidence to send, taken largely from the instructions from the I-129F. That is a good read too. Line by line, read it, supply what it says, line by line.
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    Tygrys reacted to BKMatthew in Passport denial   
    If your daughter is a green card holder and not a US Citizen, she is not entitled to a US Passport and it would be refused on those grounds. If your daughter is a US citizen and under age 16, she need permission from both parents to have a passport. If your daughter is a US Citizen,under age 16, and your state family court has awarded you sole custody, you will need to go to the family court and obtain an order permitting you to apply for a passport for your daughter. Your daughter may be able to be automatically a US citizen due to your naturalization after her birth and sole custody. If you have not formalized custody of your daughter, you probably should do soas soon as possible, for her sake.
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    Tygrys reacted to Pitaya in USCIS address??????   
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