cappucino boy

I am filling out my I-129f for me and my fiancé to come to Los Angeles from France so we can get married and finally live together. Question I was just wondering how long it takes for the I-129f process to take than after how long will the k-1 fiancé visa take for her when she goes to the embassy in Paris if that's where she's supposed to go. Thank you so much and all hell is best!

You can go here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/times and put in the embassy office and it will give approximate times from information from members who had I129s.

Thank you yes I read it many times, talked with immigration attorney, went to special workshops, jobs fairs etc. But most companies they don't teach you anything just see as a temporary thing at their companies. I know its a painful process for any company to sponsor a foreigner because they need to pay 65k per year and it will cost a lot of money to proceed the request and needs a lot of documentation. So, basically, any companies exploit you, don't teach you nothing because they know they won't afford this long standing process. I have Linkedn, Glassdoor, Internships etc accounts and still struggling to find a real company which will respect me and give me an opportunity you know.

Im specialized in digital marketing. I had internships in social media, e commerce, administrative positions. Now study HTML, CSS, Javascript in order to be more competitive and knowledgable.

Yuli2016 Sounds like you have been doing your homework and networking. It's a hard process and it's not easier that there isn't an alternative to work in the US outside a Fiance or Marriage visas. It's too difficult and IMO it should be easier but it's not. Getting a job is Los Angeles is hard but I don't want to disappoint you. i hope that you keep working at it and are able to be successful. Your credentials like impressive; how much experience have you had prior to starting your MBA? What school are you pursuing your MBA? I hope that you don't become discouraged but continue looking. Perhaps when you successfully graduate with your MBA you will have a more positive outcome after all you will have a local US degree. Did you get your B.A./B.S. here or in Russia? My wife who is from Poland, (and speaks Russian by the way), had to start all over with her education in order to find gainful employment. It's a good thing that you have more time to look and continue searching. I hope that you will be successful!

Yuli

Hello, Im on F1 visa studying my MBA program. I want to get a work visa H1-B and stay in the US. But i faced so many difficulties with applying my resume. All companies where I had internships (5) they exploited me by promising provide me with sponsorships and pay me after 3 months internship program but in the end they didn't pay me nothing and told me they stopped to provide work visas. So I have started at new companies over and over and every where had the same problem. I have my school for one year more and still hope and trying to find a sponsor for my visa but honestly more I do more I understand its almost impossible.

I really really want to work but I have to work in my specialization and if its not I can have a big problems with Immigration agency. I feel like I'm in a vicious circle and don't know what to do.Any advices in my situation?

Yuli2016 From this information: http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/h-1b-specialty-occupation/understanding-h-1b-requirements there a long list of qualifications necessary for the H1-B but the gist of it that you have to find an employer willing to hire you and sponsor you for the H1-B visa in order to work legally and it appears that there is no way around it. In order to stay and work you will have to continue getting yourself out there to find a firm who will employ you. The process appears to be daunting but with getting your MBA you still might have a chance to land an employer. I see that you are in Los Angeles have been to any job fairs? Does your school have a placement program? There is LinkedIn where you can get yourself out there and network? There are definitely some good avenues and tools available. I'm in LA too send me a PM and I can make additional suggestions or ask some friend. What your area of expertise?

My question is if there is anything that I should be aware of, anything that I need to do (notify USCIS, etc), and so forth. I'm approaching this out of a desire to know my responsibilities as the USC and also to be prepared with knowledge of what to expect, and what has happened to other people in these circumstances (in order to avoid any potential difficulties).

I'm not interested in him being deported, if that's what you're asking. I'm trying my best to get through this amicably because that will make both of our lives a lot easier. (Now, whether or not that happens is a little bit out of my hands; he's not particularly happy about the separation.) I want this to go as smoothly as possible so we can both go on with our lives. What he chooses to do with his life afterwards is none of my business, aside from any legal responsibilities I may have.

OP I think you need to be a little more specific in the details of what you'd like to see happen ie; whether or not you want to continue to down the road to finish his AOS in order to specifically answer your question. It sounds as though you want to complete the process and then get divorced but want to know your responsibilities from that point on?

Hey Julie,

Without actually seeing the document its self, the question you'd ask would be: is this an official document? - Yes Is there a translation of document - Yes so I would venture to say that you could use the document as official and not have any problems. I think one the reason for the translation is so someone reviewing the document, who doesn't speak the language, will know what it says and what document it is and for.

We've been quiet on the VisaJourney site for a while now, but my wife and I have been doing very well - in fact we had our first child almost a year ago (born in the U.S.). I am a U.S. citizen; she is still an Austrian citizen (but U.S. permanent resident). After much research, it appears our child can have citizenship of both the U.S. and Austria. (It sounds like the term "dual citizenship" may be incorrect, maybe "dual nationality" is better.) My wife and I are going to go to the Austrian embassy soon to get proof of Austrian citizenship for our son.

Snippet from the Austrian embassy's website:

www.austria.org/citizenship

In general, the Austrian Nationality Act does not allow dual citizenship except for persons who obtain two citizenships at the time they were born (e.g. a person born to Austrians living in the US acquires both Austrian and US citizenships at the time of birth).

Snippet from the U.S. State Dept's website:

http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/legal-considerations/us-citizenship-laws-policies/citizenship-and-dual-nationality/dual-nationality.html

A U.S. national may acquire foreign nationality by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. national may not lose the nationality of the country of birth. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another nationality does not risk losing U.S. nationality.

My questions:

1. My biggest concern was jeopardizing my son's U.S. citizenship by taking these steps for Austria, but from reviewing both the Austrian's and U.S.'s websites, it looks like we're good there? Unless he specifically renounces his U.S. citizenship or takes other deliberate steps, he can maintain his dual status? Anyone have experience with or against that understanding?

2. Also from reviewing travel websites:

Whenever he enters or leaves the U.S., show his U.S. passport (and while in the U.S., state he is a U.S. citizen).

Whenever he enters or leaves Austria, show his Austrian passport (and while in Austria, state he is an Austrian citizen living in the U.S.).

My wife's family is living in Germany, so we're more likely to visit Germany than Austria. Even though it is the European Union, I assume it is better to represent my son as a U.S. citizen when entering/leaving there?

3. Any other tips / advice for people having "dual nationality" children?

Thank you!

You'd be better off showing his EU Austrian Passport when entering Europe especially if (he) you will be there longer than 90 days. My wife, who's from Poland, with dual nationalities with two passports. When entering Europe she only brought only her US passport and got into trouble leaving after being there longer than 90 days. I believe it's the same for all of the Schengen area which includes Germany and Austria.

Waiting for answer

Hi Joliejolie,

Where are you in San Diego? Have you tried using the local metro to see museums or go to other places? I'm not really local but I'm in Los Angeles. What country are you from? I hope that you will find many friends on VJ. How is your visa process going? Since you are in the San Diego area I assume that you have completed the visa process and are now beginning the ROC process? That process isn't too bad you should be fine.

Well drop me a PM if you like to chat.

OP: Were you enrolled full-time in school during fall 2014 and spring 2015? How far ahead are you with your degree right now? Junior? Senior? Wouldn't all your time and money spent become futile if you stop your program now?

In my case, hubby and I married right after the completion of my degree on F1 status, i.e. during the 60 day grace period. If you have only one semester left, is it possible to finance for just a semester and get married right after?

Well guys, I'm sorry OP i understand your posting and question, but let's face facts when it comes to food in water....as it has been said before. There are people in the world who would, and actually do, literally eat the trash throw away in the US. Here we have as many choices as colors in the rainbow and if it's not what you like there stuff you can eat that will meet your requirements. I've been many places in the world with a lot less selection. As far as water goes here in the US and after having work in the regulation of drinking water I'd say we have some of the best water in the world.

Me, I don't worry about food. I'll just have another beer! Hic!

Do you like American food and water?

Yes!

Yes, but I like beer better!

Greetings community.

a friend at work mentioned this source,so i was hoping to read through and learn from other peoples experience on how to understand the legal language and get my little sis from Ukraine.

i am a very self-doubt person by nature and constantly second-guessing and underestimating myself or situations am in, so it's great to know you are not on your own.

i had naturalized about a 1.5 ago, and my family actually never had visited us after i moved 5 yrs ago (i went back to visit though right after i got my US passport).

Thanks a million for everybody's effort!!

Lena

Hi Lena,

There are many people who have gone through filing for their family on this site and will be able to help you if you have questions. The first thing is to read the guides as mentioned before, then start the paperwork. The whole process seems like it would difficult at first but when you get started and spend time reading on this site, it gets easier. The hard part is the waiting and dealing with USCIS. But if you do a good job on your paperwork it will be easier. Through the years I have learned it pays to mind the details and make sure stress those details because it makes a difference. Sloppy form and partially filled out information only brings headaches and RFEs, Requests For Evidence).

It was nice hearing from you and enjoy the journey.

Hi all,

I've lived in the US as a permenant resident for three years this February. I came here in 2011 under a K1 visa and married my fiance.

Sadly we aren't together any more -- we are still married and not legally divorced or separated -- unfortunately we just weren't able to make it work (we were so young when we decided to do all this). We are still in touch and still both live in Brooklyn, NY (but not together).

My question is, do I:

1) carry on living my life with my 10 year green card and get a divorce at some point?

2) apply for citizenship, even though apart from marriage license and taxes, my spouse and I have nothing to show a current relationship?

3) wait 2 more years and apply for citizenship and then get the divorce?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!

1) carry on living my life with my 10 year green card and get a divorce at some point? - I would, a lot of your situation would depend on I would think communication with your ex-spouse. Seems like it would be prudent to move ahead with a divorce so that there isn't an entanglement in the future if you decide you want to enter into another relationship. The closure or divorce with ensure that you can move forward and close those door if they are really truly closed....only you and ex will know that. the answer to your 3 question directly relates to it's answer. Getting naturalized based on the 3 year rule is base on your marriage while I believe the 5 year rule is on just occupancy here as a LPR.

2) apply for citizenship, even though apart from marriage license and taxes, my spouse and I have nothing to show a current relationship? - I think it would depend on how long your were officially married and living together. Time apart really would be able to be used for citizenship.

3) wait 2 more years and apply for citizenship and then get the divorce - You'd be applying based on the 5 year rule and being a LPR on your on merits, I MOYP I would get he divorce first because it would ease your paperwork issues and then you'd have a clear point of separation based on your divorce decree. And besides, I'm not sure about NY but there is a time period between when the papers are filed and the actual divorce. Here in CA it''s 6 months before it becomes official. When all this is done then it seems like then it would be time to process the paperwork for becoming a citizen and who knows perhaps there might be someone else and you will want to move on with your life and officially become a U.S. Citizen. My wife would have never become a citizen if she had to decide between her country and the U.S. She wants the ability to go back and stay if she has to because her mom is older and is really close to her.

Good luck, I know some more people may have better insight than I do.

Hi everybody! )

I can't find information about which states are related to Texas/Cali

Can you write a link where I can find it? ...

Thank you very much!

Mccanyon,

Which link are your referring?

Each case is supposed to be processed on it's own merit, that said you have to remember that this is the government and things move slowly. I think a mist the past holiday season and vacations would contribute to the slowness so hopefully since that is all done maybe it will now pick up. Sorry I can't give you more viable information but there really isn't anyway anybody would really be able to know. Time for patience or another visit to Poland.

She obviously wasn't getting it at home! I'm wondering where and when she had time with 2 kids at home who was taking care of them? (I read the article and yes they had sex in the teacher's lounge) In order set up such an affair took some sort of planning so wouldn't you think hmmmm this is a bad idea?. I mean she wants to take it all back if she could, you have to wonder what she was (if) she was thinking. These things just don't happen.

Thank you!

I'm asking this in regards to my wife.

We got married 9 years ago and she would like to file for naturalization. Now, she's already a dual citizen with 2 countries. One recognizes dual citizenship, one doesn't. I need to mention that the only reason she was able to have dual citizenship in this case was the fact that her birth country wouldn't "let her go" so she had written confirmation hence the country that doesn't recognize dual citizenship allowed her to keep her original citizenship and acquire theirs and that is the only exception they will ever make. We inquired with the consulate of the country that doesn't accept dual citizenship and they said that by willingly acquiring citizenship in a foreign country you would "automatically" lose their citizenship. Hence, my original question whether the U.S reports back to your original country. The "automatically" part had us confused.

We're just trying to figure out how to proceed.

Technically when you take the oath for naturalization you denounce any other allegiances to other governments and claim solidarity as a U.S. citizen. My wife wouldn't have become a naturalized citizen if it meant giving up her Polish citizenship. I guess that she just wants to be able to go back if she needs to permanently, that and she's dyed Polish born and raised. she speaks fluent English but sometimes I still can't understand her.

I will hope that telling the truth will end in a good result. I just want them to issue a visa for the summer only just to prove to them she is coming back! I also hope that being a student helps because she has to finish her business program which doesn't end until 2016.

A B1/B2 tourist visas from Poland are good for 10 year period usually allowing for a stay for a max. of 90 days.

Hello, I have a friend in ur exact same situation. Would a letter from the american Boyfriend help?

If he could send a letter as "guarantor" I know that is used in other kind of visas, but cant not find anything about it, so thats why i am asking

It's been my experience Pheebs is correct, one must show very strong ties in order to get a 10 year visa from Poland. A letter from his mother or for her boyfriend for that matter isn't going to help; in fact a letter from a boyfriend could actually hurt her chances. It would give them a reason for denial based the fact that she is a single female coming to the US. She has to show very strong ties for coming back to Poland. They are very selective sometimes when comes to issuing visas with single females being the least desirable category. We have had friends with excellent ties get denied. But I have seen other people post on this forum that they were able to a visa. All that you can do is apply, make sure that you have really good documentation and take your chances.

I hope that you are successful, good luck.

Hello,

I am a U.S. citizen and have been living outside the U.S. for my entire career (almost 10 years now). I got married two years ago and now my wife and I want to move to the U.S. because we think it would be a better place for us to raise a family.

My question is, can I petition for my wife while I am outside the U.S.?

I am making a good living with my own business and we are not moving out of any immediate economic need, but personal preference as to where we want to live. I can work from anywhere as what I do is all done over computers, internet etc, with limited travel. We want to move to the US together when she finally get's her immigrant visa approved. However, it seems like I, the petitioner, would need to move to the US well ahead of her, while my wife stays in Poland.

From what I understand, I can file the i-130 from abroad, but its tricky when it comes to the Affidavit of Support. My assets are split between Poland and the US but all these years I have maintained ties with the US and maintained an address/bank accounts/investment accounts/credit cards/drivers licence etc. Does anyone know, when showing my ability to financially support my wife, does this have to be all US based income/assets/savings? Ideally we would like to keep some assets in Poland due to the fact that its a place we'll always be visiting, and consider a second home.

If anyone has had (or is having) similar issues, it would be great to receive some insights or advice. We would really appreciate it.

Many thanks to all

-I&G

Hey I & G,

I'm not an expert but it's my experience that most, if not all of the forms for income are based on filed tax returns. So that means the required support documents that will needed to be filed for your I-130 will require copies of your tax information. The alternative is to have a sponsor that can show the necessary support that is required for the visa. If anyone has anything different feel free to chime in.

In a few years I hope to be doing it the other way around.

Good luck.

My fiance has his interview on Tuesday of next week and we were arranging to buy flights, and we realized that we aren't exactly sure how the whole POE process works. He wants to fly directly from Gatwick to Orlando. Would he be doing his POE with an immigration officer in London or would he have to find someone to do it with once he arrives here in Orlando?

Bakemma,

His point of entry will be whichever airport he arrives at in the US and goes through customs if Orlando is his first stop in US then it will be there.. That's where he will surrender his packet and be allowed to enter. Then if he's flying to another destination he will collect his luggage and go to that airline departure.

Wow this is really sad, I feel for you.....you changed and gave up your whole life to come over here and this happens....I just don't get it. After all that work, time and energy that was put in for the visa it doesn't make much, (really any after what many of us at VJ have gone through), sense. Your guy, (and I put it lightly) needs a wake up call or a slap. You my dear sound like a wonderful person and am very sorry this is happening to you. You should take what money you were going to invest in the wedding/car and run away from here or start traveling the world there's a man out there who is right for you, that will make your heart sing, befuddle your senses and think that you walk on water a guy who can look into our eyes and not be afraid to cry because of the beautiful woman that you have become and whom wants to spend the rest of his life.

Heck, if you were here on the west coast I'd watch your little darling cat while you're gone!

I've heard that they do and that they don't so I'm curious what your thoughts are.

For example, my husband first came to the U.S. years ago to study abroad in undergrad (F-1?), then he came over on an F-1 for grad school and when he finished received OPT. I'm mailing in the I-130 and supporting documents for his CR-1 first thing tomorrow morning, but some people have told us it might move faster because the U.S. has cleared him in the past. I'm inclined not to believe it though and at this point I'm bracing for a long journey.

Do you think getting visas in the past to come to the U.S. make it easier in the future? What has been your experience?

I would agree with your assessment, I would think that every visa would have to stand on it's own evidence and merit, that and there's different criteria that must be evaluated based on the visa type.

I bet the new year will bring your GC, it's only a matter of time!

HI,

Thanks for sharing your story and it sounds like you have everything under control. Welcome to VJ!

Tyene,

You may need to provide a few more details or information. When you say that you are shipping things to the U.S. do you mean using a shipping company? Or are they items that you are bringing here in the U.S. with you when you come to the U.S. There won't be anything restricting what you are able to bring based on your K1 entry visa anymore than a U.S. citizen. And as far as using an over seas shipper the only thilng that will limit is the same. You wont be able to ship anything that is potentially hazardous or dangerous, I believe household goods are okay. I would think all that you will need is a valid name and address to where you are shipping to. Can you be more specific regarding the items that you are referring to and the shipping method?

Do u know the one I'm talking about? I was thinking just to go to macy's, but im not sure !!! I will looks like a stealer maybe, it never happened to me something like that

If you have the receipt there should be a problem bringing the shirt back and asking them to remove it. I don't think that they would think that you stole it. It should have set off alarms when you left the first time. (did it?) If it didn't maybe it's deactivated. But it shouldn't be a problem.