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    Rebeca&David reacted to catknit in What should I do?   
    You really should have posted this in the India sub-forum....
    The OP married a year ago - they were living together for about 60 days here before he felt it was important to send her home to her parents. So, there is a good 9-10 months while their file was being processed to have an emotional connection. OP - how did that go? Were there any red flags about the relationship during that time? Was she living with your family since the marriage?
    How well are your family and her family connected? I'm guessing not too well if you are having thoughts that she used you to establish herself her in the US [and most likely start the whole family's visa journey?]. I understand the concern that she and her family may have used you to get a ticket into the US because it is, unfortunately, very typical.
    The big hallmark that makes me think the OP does care and is concerned about being thrown into a VAWA nightmare is the fact he mentions she isn't eating well. Other than being intimately aware of Indian culture [having married into it and having lived in India] I can't really describe why that one comment strikes me as a very respectful, caring reason to send her home. It will sound nuts to people not familiar with the culture but all true friends and family are CONSTANTLY concerned with getting proper food and nutrition in my experience.
    The whole arranged marriage thing in India can be very business-like. But, it would be as business like whether he was sponsoring her to the US or if they were both living in India. I get it isn't everyone's cup of tea here, but it's pretty standard in India - and no, it's not an excuse to abuse anyone or to treat someone in a shabby manner - it's just different.
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Harpa Timsah in Any sort of visa for stranded tourist?   
    VWP REQUIRES a return ticket to be used, so this person is lying to you.
    They can ask the US government to deport them and Uncle Sam will pay for the ticket. If they are from a VWP country they should have CC cards they can use for emergencies.
    This sounds like a NIGERIAN scam, are you sure it's not? There is a scam that someone gets into a friend's email and says they are stuck somewhere and need $$$ to get home. They have no friends in the world, etc, and need money from you!
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    Rebeca&David reacted to menina in So this is my case   
    Your first step is to meet in person again so that you are eligible to file the paperwork. Now, just some advice from someone who has been through the process. Before we were married, my fiance and I had spent little time together. We knew each other years before, reconnected, and then decided to get married. I went to visit twice, once to meet the eligibility requirement and to see if we were still compatible. Then I went again in the middle of the process to spend more time together and wait for our approval. Just that little bit of time together did not really give us much of a chance to get to know each other the way we are today. Even though things worked out and we are still married, I really wish that we had had a chance to spend time together in a variety of situations. We both feel that we rushed into things (even though we are both older), but knowing how long the process takes, we didn't want to wait to file the paperwork. There are some things that you probably want to think about. Saving money for the visa process is a good start, but there are going to be many more expenses to think about along the way. If you do a K1 visa, you will need to pay for adjustment of status when you arrive. You mentioned your fiance is in college and that you are both young. She likely has many more years of college, and the US economy is not good right now. It might be hard for you to find a job that can support you both. Last I checked, Brasil does accept co-sponsors, but that isn't going to be a big help to you with your daily expenses, probably. Next, you mentioned that you knew each other in high school. Even though it wasn't that long ago, high school is a completely different world, and people change alot when they leave. I am not trying to talk you out of getting married, but my advice is to spend some time together either here or in Brasil. You will have to meet in person anyway to file the papers, and this would give you a chance to talk through your plans for the future in person. Leaving your home country for good is a lot harder than most people realize, and there is often a huge culture shock. I have lived extensively in both countries, and I feel a huge difference in the USA compared to Brasil. I think running down to Brasil and getting married right away could be too impulsive especially if you haven't seen each other in awhile. Keep in mind that you would be apart for some of the process even if you file for a CR1 visa because it can take up to a year for everything to be done. Also, getting married in Brasil is not something that can be done fast. There are a lot of documents and waiting time, so do some research first if you want to go with that option. Good luck with whatever you decide, and if you have questions about the paperwork, let me know. Wishing you the best!
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Breno in So this is my case   
    Okay, so maybe her coming here would be a better solution? this will probably take much longer, but I guess I'll have to wait.
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    Rebeca&David reacted to del-2-5-2014 in Lies and deception. Be aware, please!   
    Sorry that this happened to you.
    In life there are no guarantees.
    My Ex is a pathological liar, caniver, deceptioon artist, child/parent alienator and also an American. I say this to show that these things happen also with USC to USC marriages.
    One thing I will also add is that you did not loose a Daughter. She will turn 18 one day and you can then reignite your relationship without any distraction.
    You can make more money, buy more huses, properties, etc .
    I know this is a clique but do not get hung up on her or the system that enables people like her. Move on. Success is the best revenge.
    I feel for you Brother.
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    Rebeca&David reacted to kennym in is my fiance a fraud?   
    You and only you, know how your BF is...
    It's very interesting that he hasn't had his interview yet, and is acting that way.. Seems pretty arrogant..
    The fact is; love is blind, nobody can say anything that you dont already know.. Just remember, if he gets here and you submit the I864 (Affidavit of Support) on his behalf, you're stuck no matter what.. Ask yourself if you feel confident enough in him to sign up for that kind of responsibilty potentially for the rest of your life..
    Put asside the heebee jeebees and the butterflies and the romantic memories and think clearly for a bit, then be honest with yourself and make a descission and stick to it..
    You gotta be carefull with someone that arrogant at this stage of the game..
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Timon in Lied on form G325a   
    I respect your opinion. I'm not going to go back and forth with you
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Krikit in Lied on form G325a   
    I am assuming you didn't come in on a family-based visa so I am going to move your thread to the AOS From Work, Student, and Visitor Visa.
    The "deported" comment is unnecessary and a violation of the TOS. Further such comments will result in a thread ban. Thank you.
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    Rebeca&David reacted to jimos in Lied on form G325a   
    no need to wish bad things for someone, Karma will come right back and bite you in the #### for this..
    try to fix what you can in your application and hope for the best, make sure you got everything covered as far as you can..good luck !
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Que Saudade in Just Fired My Nut Case Attorney   
    So, as you have learned, and hopefully others will read this post and learn, unless you have some sort of extreme circumstances you do not need a lawyer for this process. I also want to point out that the lawyers sort of don't "represent" you as much as they just fill out paperwork. (which you can do) When it comes down to the interviews, it is not like in a court where they can "object". Also, whether you have a lawyer or not, the beaurocracy of this process can still walk all over us as if we are weeds in the garden. Right now with the new Obama initiative, our petition (which BTW we have paid a HEFTY fee for) is taking a back seat to the floods of petitions from the immigrants that are not here "lawfully" so they can adjust status (or whatever it is they are getting to do). Obviously, I am not against the initiative, I am against that they get to "cut in line"!
    Sighhh, there is nothing we can do but wait for CSC to get to our petition in their "timeframe". Whatever that is
    I can't imagine what it would be like to realize the tremendous amount of money that was wasted on your incompetent lawyers referred to in your post.
    I hope things get better for you. Good luck with the rest of your process and remember, "YOU CAN DO IT"
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Amanda&Elvio in Husband went home   
    We did discuss the situation ahead of time. I told him that he couldn't stay here and continue treating me this way. He had a friend in New York and I asked if he would rather go there and he preferred to go home to Paraguay so I did not "send him home". I've read plenty of other posts like that so I understand where that idea comes from but that's not what happened.
    I could attribute his behavior to culture shock if it had started here in the US but he had been treating me this way since before we even got married. I told myself he would change once we got married. Then I told myself he would change once we got here. That was probably dumb of me.
    I think you are misunderstanding our situation. I didn't hang out with men in Paraguay because I didn't like the way they treated women. It is a very machismo culture, I was catcalled every time I left the house and I didn't appreciate that. After we got married, I stayed home, cleaned the house, took care of everything there while he worked. So basically, what a Paraguayan wife would do. But if I would so much as say hello to a man, he would go into a jealous rage. And then he would dwell on that instance for months afterwards saying that I wanted to be with that man. That, to me, is irrational behavior. I did everything I knew how to do to help him. He admitted that he had a problem with jealousy and that wanted to fix it but that sometimes his thoughts were just out of control. His family is very supportive of both of us and I hope that they will be able to give him some sort of help. I don't see how I'm being selfish at all but I appreciate your opinion.
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    Rebeca&David reacted to Canadian in GA in She is HERE and i need help!   
    Does she have a dog? if so..she can send him....
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    Rebeca&David reacted to beppo in Spouse and I are not living together   
    I'm confused here. You say you left cause of his parents, as a couple have been the same for the past 5 years and he's sweeter than before.....Your asking should he change his address...Why isn't he living with you at your house full stop?
    There's things missing here and you have to be upfront with the facts.
    You have less than a month to sort out things properly and that isn't a long time. You need to talk to your husband now to get this sorted out or your interview may very well go t!ts up.
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