tibortt

Hi all, just let you know, after 2 months of waiting and wrecking our nerves, we have an interview appointment for the 29th of September. Please cross fingers and pray for us. - Thank you for all your support, encouragement and kind words! Keep you posted.

My wife and i have been married for a few years now and it is time for me to lift conditions on my greencard. our marriage has always been rocky from day 1. my interview is soon coming and she refuses to go with me. we have been separated on and off but we are not divorced. what shud i do?

thanks.

I personally feel that your marital problems "from day one" and "on and off" separations are definite indications that your marriage will not last. When you entered my country under a fiancée or spousal visa, you made a sworn statement that you were entering into the United States (and your relationship) in good faith, yada, yada.

I have to respectfully say that an honorable individual in your position would return to his home country and not attempt to deceive the DHS for the sole purpose of staying in the U.S. There are already way too many immigrants coming in to the United States that do not live up to the conditions of their agreement/visa and every one that files anything (AOS, lifting of conditions, goes to interviews, or whatever) slows the progress of the honest people that are truly in love with their fiancée, husband, or wife and are in OUR country for all the right reasons... those people deserve to be here.

my thoughts to you is this.. file for divorce (or annulment) and go back to your home country, if someday you are as blessed as I have been to find a kind, understanding, loving, and beautiful wife and she happens to live in the U.S. then enter for all the right reasons.

JMHO

CountryBoy

Well said CountryBoy!

We are doing good, and I am expecting our third child The houses here are much cheaper- we bought a 4 bedroom home with yard for 1/3 the price of our one bedroom flat in Dublin- which is one of the reasons we moved.

Congrats, you guys really busy there in AK. Well, we just going back to sunny CA and watch the sunset sitting on the beach Wish you all the pride and joy with the new baby!! We have an interview date set up in Dub on the 29th. Please cross fingers for us. - Thank you.

Hello VJ members,

Just wanted to let you know that my husband passed his interview to get CR-1 visa in US Consulate in Jerusalem on September 3, 2009. Everything was very smoothly, the CO just asked a few questions about how did we meet? where and with whom do I live and the name of my mother. Also he asked about his previous marriage, about the kids, he return the original birth certificate and also the extra copy of marriage and divorce certificates. CO said that the visa will be issued in 30 days, asked my husband one more contact phone number and the address. The interview started at 8:30 a.m. and my husband left the consulate around 10 a.m. Thank you all for the support and good luck to everyone with your upcoming interview.

Congrats to both of you!

Hey all there,

i am 21 years old. starting at age 18, in 2006, I have been living alone and never was a student. I went to Egypt in 2008, off and on. Met my Husband there in 2009. We lived together and got a religious marriage at age 20... because i was not allowed to marry (without guardian consent) until my 21st b-day, which was June 15, 2009. We got married June 16, 2009. At the end of July, i returned back to US inorder to bring my husband here.... I lived there for a lil over 6 months... but i didn't think it possible to do a Direct Counselar Filling, bring him to USA cuz we barely had 1,800 dollars... he only makes 250-300 USD a month...

So, it's like this.... since 18 years old, my income was never enough to have to file taxes (i made less than 5,000 *off the top of my head) I have never held a job over-seas... and i was my "foriegn" husband's dependent while living in Egypt.

--How do i obtain this proof of not needing to file for ITR, in order to submit that in my affidavit of support?

--How do i use my mom as a co-sign? (what amount of money does she have to have saved?)

My "foreign" Husband is a Doctor and is studying now so that he can register for the USMLE step 1... but we are not sure how that can help or hurt us in getting him "home" to USA

--Since our marriage is on file with the state of Oklahoma... if he has to travel for step 2 of USMLE will he be denied a visa since we are married(and i filed our marriage in the month of August..*a.k.a not over 6 months thing?)

Basically, i am now working inorder to save money to file.... but we have only been living together 7 months... and married "officially" for 3 months... after i save up the money and start k-3 process is there a way i can visit him???

Or do i have to wait here in USA until all is finished???

If anyone can explain in simple english to me: how to get this BIG ball rolling, i would REALLY APPRECIATE!

Start by carefully studying the guides.

K3 is obsolete, so follow the CR1 visa path.

Financial papers are not filed with the initial petition. They come later.

This is a free country, so your travel decisions are your own, but it sounds like your practical concerns will make travel a very hard choice.

You've got a lot of reading to do. Have fun, and we'll be here for remaining questions after you've studied the guides.

its not a requirement to study the guides before asking questions. if you cant be bothered by people who dont study first then just dont answer them. there are people out there that will!!!

Hi, to my opinion pushbrk was quite polite with his answer to the fellow VJ'er, and he is 100% right. READ UP as much as you can and educate yourself before asking questions and then ASK, if the answer for the question is nowhere to be found.

Hey all there,

i am 21 years old. starting at age 18, in 2006, I have been living alone and never was a student. I went to Egypt in 2008, off and on. Met my Husband there in 2009. We lived together and got a religious marriage at age 20... because i was not allowed to marry (without guardian consent) until my 21st b-day, which was June 15, 2009. We got married June 16, 2009. At the end of July, i returned back to US inorder to bring my husband here.... I lived there for a lil over 6 months... but i didn't think it possible to do a Direct Counselar Filling, bring him to USA cuz we barely had 1,800 dollars... he only makes 250-300 USD a month...

So, it's like this.... since 18 years old, my income was never enough to have to file taxes (i made less than 5,000 *off the top of my head) I have never held a job over-seas... and i was my "foriegn" husband's dependent while living in Egypt.

--How do i obtain this proof of not needing to file for ITR, in order to submit that in my affidavit of support?

--How do i use my mom as a co-sign? (what amount of money does she have to have saved?)

My "foreign" Husband is a Doctor and is studying now so that he can register for the USMLE step 1... but we are not sure how that can help or hurt us in getting him "home" to USA

--Since our marriage is on file with the state of Oklahoma... if he has to travel for step 2 of USMLE will he be denied a visa since we are married(and i filed our marriage in the month of August..*a.k.a not over 6 months thing?)

Basically, i am now working inorder to save money to file.... but we have only been living together 7 months... and married "officially" for 3 months... after i save up the money and start k-3 process is there a way i can visit him???

Or do i have to wait here in USA until all is finished???

If anyone can explain in simple english to me: how to get this BIG ball rolling, i would REALLY APPRECIATE!

Start by carefully studying the guides.

K3 is obsolete, so follow the CR1 visa path.

Financial papers are not filed with the initial petition. They come later.

This is a free country, so your travel decisions are your own, but it sounds like your practical concerns will make travel a very hard choice.

You've got a lot of reading to do. Have fun, and we'll be here for remaining questions after you've studied the guides.

its not a requirement to study the guides before asking questions. if you cant be bothered by people who dont study first then just dont answer them. there are people out there that will!!!

No idea where you get the idea I'm "bothered". I'm giving what I think is the most beneficial advice to efficiently learn what needs to be learned. It's also the policy and advice every poster sees when they read the following just above the window in which they post.

Please consider reading the FAQ's and Guides before posting.

People who rely on asking questions without studying the guides are likely to fail to learn valuable information they would never have thought to ask about. Suggesting an alternative course of action is not an indication one is bothered by the current course.

Well said!

Actually, there is in instance where offer of employment was satisfactory

I used a letter of employment offer. They didn't even ask to see it! They asked for no proof of income, they only went with what I listed on my I-864. I simply listed what my income of the new job would be on the I-864 (that is how they told me to do it), and I made sure to have a letter stating my start date and salary, but they didn't even ask to see it.

Thank you for your reply and encouragement. We'll keep you posted.

I have been working in China for five years and now my wife and I want to move to the US. I get Social Security but not enough to meet the 125% requirement. We have some saving but not enough.

I have been looking at the information I find about co-sponsors and I do not like what I find. It is vague and has NO time limit. I can find no limits as to how much this could cost my co-sponsor. There is no way to end or modify the "contract". If some one were to ask me to be a co-sponsor, I would not even consider it.

I do not feel I can in good conscience ask a relative to make such a commitment. So we will try to save money and maybe in about 5 years we will be ready to make the move.

I could go to the US without my wife and find a job, since a job in China will not help. But at 62 years old and 10% unemployment in the US, we should probably just adjust to staying in China.

sad

pgb47

I am sorry reading your post. You are sincere and honest! I wish you all the luck in the world to make your move as soon as your situation improves. With kind regards, tibortt

I'd have the proof of assets ready just in case, but you may be ok with the definite job offer, Dublin is a very easy consulate (I did DCF there last year).

Thanks very much for your input Penguin. Yes, I am familiar with your time line and posts a little bit. Actually I have been reading consulate ratings, and Dublin rates as one of the "easier" (kind, patient and friendly staff) embassies. The only thing is that I have to start between now and Dec. 31st, or the offer is off. By the way, I used to work for the company before, back in '03. I have the offer letter, signed, sealed, notarized and FedExe'd, just got it a few days ago.

Anyways, how are you guys doin' in AK? I used to go a lot to LR., since I have lived in Memphis. AK is a cool state, houses are cheap, people are nice. How are the twins? You guys take care and please, keep in touch. - Regards, Tibor

Keep us posted on what you learn. That would be great info to share here on VJ.

I sure will let you know what develops. She is approx. 10 days away from her interview. Based on Embassy ratings, Dublin is really helpful, nice staff.

By the way, I used to live in Lynn, on Western, worked in Reading for Fraen Corp. Went a lot to Earl's roast beef place on Western Ave and shopped in Salem at Stop 'n Shop. Mass is a great place, miss it!!

Hello Everyone - I am a USC living and working in Ireland for an Irish company for 3 years. I have my family with me, my Hungarian national wife and our 3 years old son, who was born in Hungary and a USC as well. We are eligible for DCF filing, because of dual citizenship (Hungarian/US). We have started the process for her approx. a month ago, submitted all paperwork and ready for the interview at the Dublin Embassy which we are expecting in about 10 days or so.

There is one area on which we are uncertain of, and need your input please. I have made well over the poverty line in all three years of employment and filed 1040's as well. Years ago I have worked for a company back back in CA and they re-hired me again, which is in writing and notarized. I can start between now, and Dec. 31, 2009.

My question is will the CO accept my filed 1040 and the Employment Offer for income or do we need assets or co-sponsor?

All your inputs are very important to us and greatly appreciated. - Thank you!

Job offers are not the same as actual employment. Here on VJ I can't recall reading about anyone being successful presenting an offer letter to validate current income.

It may be worth making an inquiry at the embassy prior to interview. Especially if your current and future incomes are significant. And also to line up a co-sponsor as a back up if you cannot meet the asset requirements.

- Thanks very much for your help. Keep you guys posted.

Actually embassies will consider notarized, guaranteed job offers in lieu of current income. But you are right, it's worth to ask the CO, and see what they say.

Job offers are not the same as actual employment. Here on VJ I can't recall reading about anyone being successful presenting an offer letter to validate current income.

It may be worth making an inquiry at the embassy prior to interview. Especially if your current and future incomes are significant. And also to line up a co-sponsor as a back up if you cannot meet the asset requirements.

- Thanks very much for your help. Keep you guys posted.

If your income will continue when you return to the US then that will be ok. If this job will not continue then you will need to qualify using assets (3X the income amount) or have a co-sponsor.

Thanks for your prompt reply. This job will end here in Ireland, however I have a concrete job set up, making even more and have the letter notarized from the employer in California.

Hello everybody, I am an USC, have been living with my family and working in Ireland for the past 3 years, in the process of filing DCF for my Hungarian national wife. My question is that if my income exceeds the 125% set in the Poverty Guidelines, do I still need to show assets, or the income on the 1040 would be sufficient? - I'd appreciate your input, thank you-.

If qualify for DCF then I suggest you do that as soon as you can, it won't take as long as if you return to the US then file the forms. It is the quickest way.

He is able to visit you, as long as he doesn't overstay.

Read the guides as to what forms to fill out

Good luck.

Unfortunately, I/we do not qualify. My time frame as a legal resident in Canada did not begin until March 2009. Therefore, I have to choose another way.

I was going to try the I-130 way, but file when we arrive in the states, stating his actual date of arrival. Thats why I was wondering if I can file this while he is there, in the US with me, cause I seen on the form where I should include his date of arrival and was hoping we could be together during the process.

Unfortunately, no, he cannot move to the US until after he receives the immigrant visa - the CR-1. If he gives any indication of actually moving to or living in the US during this process he will be turned back at the border. His date of arrival has to be after the visa is approved, not before, unless he is already in the US legally on another type of visa. That is why the I-130 has that date of arrival request - the I-130 is also used to sponsor family members who are in the US on other visas. There really is no way that you can live in the States during this process unless he is already legally in the US. If you go the CR-1 route, you are going to have to expect some period of separation. If you wait until you are eligible for DCF you can complete the processing with you in Canada, which means you won't be separated. You will have to 'prove' domicile in the US as well, which will mean having a place to live and a job lined up. For both situations you are also going to require either US based income, or sufficient assets (3 times 125% of the poverty level for a household your size) or arrange a US based co-sponsor.

Canadian immigration is faster than the US. DCF is the fastest method of getting your husband to the US, although you will have to wait until you meet the qualifying criteria (November isn't that far away). Starting the CR-1 now or waiting until you can DCF in November will probably get your husband to the US in about the same time as CR-1 is a longer process, approximately 1 year.

Good luck.

Hi Kathryn, I have a question as well. I am USC working in Ireland, filing DCF for my wife. I made well over 125% for 2008 and I have filed taxes for each year since I have been here (3 yrs.). Do I need to show assets even though my income here in Ireland is well over $22,800 or the tax returns will be sufficient? - Thanks in advance - tibortt

You don't need a visa to get married in the USA, just to stay there afterwards. You can enter as you normally would on the Visa Waiver Program.

Sure....

Just a quick question... My wife has her final interview in 2 weeks and I just want to make sure we won't have any problems.

We filed DCF in Kuwait and have decided to move back to the US. My employment contract in Kuwait is finished and I have a new job offer in DC. I know some CO will not accept a job offer as 'continuous employment' and will reject the I-864. So, I've also detailed my assets and provided the latest statements for everything. Total assets in stocks and mutual funds is about 350k and we have no liabilities. I've also provided the offer letter and emails between myself, hiring manager, and the relocation manager.

Will we have any issues with the I-864?

Hi, what is exactly "Continuous Employment"? - Thanks

My AOS interview in next week and i am having financial issues.

1) My husband (petitioner-US citizen) is self-employed and owes taxes for 2008 (around 4 grand).

We won't be able to pay it off to the IRS before our interview next week. What should we do? (payment plan??)

2) Another issue...We did meet the 125% poverty line for the 2008 tax year but not for 2007 (his business income was below the line for the 2007 tax year). Will this be an issue?

or does USCIS look at only the most recent tax year, 2008?

Thank you.

Hi, if you meet the 125% for 2008, you DO NOT need to show 07, and 06 returns. It is only an option.