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    Need advice

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    My VisaJourne Friend.. It is unfortunately your situation has turned for the worth.. However, you can still turn this around if you are willing.. No matter what advise we give you here, you have to make a decision..

    Your spouse has taken advantage and it is sad she is making a bad reputation to the rest or those to come.

    You need an attorney or you will lose it all including your sanity.

    Print all the memos we have shared as documentation this has been going since last year.. at the same time it will help you [hopefully] to document her real interest and avoid her getting permanent residence.

    Best Of Luck

    Walking through JFK Customs with your Fiancee...

    in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

    Posted · Edited by DoneWaiting

    You will be able to go with her to the immigration room. She can also be with you in the citizenship line while you pass through customs.

    Best of luck,

    We are thinking about the return through JFK...When they split you into US Citizen lines and Immigrant lines...

    Can I go through her line with her to be together? Or, Can she come through mine?

    Your experience here, please...?

    So this is my case

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Breno, this is your best advise thus far, dont rush things.. research and make plans before you jump into any action.. without the proper finances, documents, and proof you are just another rejection in the system, dont let it get to that stage..

    Good luck..

    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!

    Need advice

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by DoneWaiting

    The fact is, we all [sponsors] are hooked for financial support to our spouses.. We brought them here away from their families, life, etc, etc, etc.. However, no gun was pointed at their heads forcing them to immigrate to the USA. Some of us have been blessed with wonderful individuals [wives] that stand side by side, others have not been so lucky and to those [HISTIME] time still on your side.

    I am not encouraging divorce nor I am condemning it but a decision must be made and unfortunately depends all on you becuase if is on her part, she will dry you out of all your finances and then leave and continue her life.

    Now, it could be other reasons, different stories, her side, but we only know yours.. and as many of us here, we understand how difficult this could be and complicated as well see how your life deteriorates emotionally, physically and FINANCIALLY.

    You will need to have many things in place to protect yourself and assets, and yes, I believe you will need legal assistance to provide/proof your merits were true and if necessary avoid her obtaining her permanent card. But, that is all up to you..

    Need advice

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Open new accounts under your name and transfer all your funds before you lose it all, if you haven't. You wont be able to make her happy by giving her your hard working savings, it is very obvious [in my own selfish opinion] she is a lot more interested in other things and not the relationship.. After you take everything away, you will know if indeed she is in the relationship or is just interest.

    Good luck..

    Comingling finances

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Brazil practices are not USA practices.. and dont need to worry about your name/his name not showing on the statement. I added my wife to my accounts as well and I was the only one showing in the statements but during package preparation I showed both of our cards [copy] as evidence.. same thing with CC and Bank Accounts..

    Hello everyone!!

    My future hubby and I started our comingling of finances today and we are finding that in Brazil when you add yourself to someone's account they remain as a primary owner of the account. The problem with this is that I will not be on the statement as a co-owner. He added me to his bank account and a store card account. I have cards for both with the account number and my name and he has the same. Should I just use the statement with his name and a copy of the store card and debit card with my name and the account number? I can highlight the account numbers to show they are all the same.

    Should I also write a letter explaining Brazil's practice when adding a person to an old account? Any other ideas?

    Any Brazilian's run into this also?

    Thanks!!

    What type of visa do I need?

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    Planning to move with your american friends?

    Do you have a job contract?

    Are you coming to study?

    There is a protocol to follow and you must know what exactly you plan to do in order to present and establish financial responsibility to the Embassy, this will show the US Embassy you are able/capable to support yourself while living in the USA and your intentions are solely based on those merits.

    There are other options, but I am assuming from your post, your are just friend and the other options wont apply to you.

    I am a simple man and I have a few simple questions.

    in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by DoneWaiting

    First and foremost, take out of your mind if wife have to leave USA as you/her have complied with all requirements until now and will continue complying with the balance.

    As you already know and have already planned, conditional expires and you must file within 90 days prior expiration. What will happen is, her card will expire as the processing time will take a reasonable long time [9 month at least]. However, she will received an extension [1 year] and she can travel in and out of the country and pass back into USA as long as she has her extension letter.

    Biomatrics are unpredictable as we cannot schedule them in advance, however in many cases, you can do a walk in and get them out of the way earlier as long as you have received your appointment letter.

    Hope the above helps

    Best of luck

    My wife's conditional green card expires on 21-FEB-2013. I will file for removal of condition exactly on the day we are eligible to file. From what I've seen, conditions are not removed within the 90 days left before green card expires. If the condition isn't removed before green card expires, what then? Does my wife have have to leave USA?

    We will file 1751 on 23-NOV-2012. We're planning on going on a vacation on 20-DEC-2012 (to 15-JAN-2013). Do you think, she will be asked to do her bio-metrics before 20-DEC-2012? If they schedule is when we're away, can we reschedule it?

    Invitation Letter for my mother to visit me

    in Tourist Visas

    Posted

    She had already received the GC.. but since you already received your AP & EAD makes you a GC Holder, it all a matter of receiving the actual card.

    Although you may go throw the process of invitation, letters, etc etc, the applicants [your parents] must submit all their requirements for the interview. Let me give you two cases [real cases - my wife's and a friend of her]

    1- my in-laws are over 60 years old.. they do have her finances in order and they were able to proof strong ties.. I wrote a personal invitation letter to my in-laws and we decided to ask our congressman for a letter of invitation as well. The congressman office send that letter directly to the embassy and copy to you.. letter is fax [i believe a day or two prior interview].. my in-laws were approved, 10 year visa.. the invitation letters dont guarantee approval - by the way..

    2- My wife's friend.. also invited her mother for the birth of her twins, her mother is in the early 50s, unemployed and with no financial ties in Brazil.. However, the invitation to them also included a financial responsibility advising the embassy all expenses are being finance by USC husband. They also requested a letter from the congressman office.. Visa was approved - 10 years..

    I dont know your case nor I know how visas are processed/handled in your country.. but my personal experience and the other couple are positive. I am not saying they all work the same way nor I am telling your case is guarantee.. just wanted to clarify as many people will take it to heart..

    Hope all works well for you..

    Hi. Just one question: when you and your wife invited her parents to visit USA, was she already a green card holder or in way to get it? I ask this because I only have the EAD/AP for the moment... I should get the GC in a few months hopefully :unsure:

    W-8 and W-9 Tax Forms

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    Are you an independent contractor who is looking to pay your own taxes to the IRS? [Referring to the W-9]

    Okay, so - you know how we always complain on these forums how USCIS could really re-write their forms and instructions in a bit of a more user-friendly and understandable language? Well, USCIS forms are like reading the alphabet compared to IRS and tax forms. They really suck.

    So, I am basically trying to figure out which one, as a legal permanent resident, I need to use - the W-8 or the W-9. Both forms use this extremely weird and to me very vague term, "US person" - "US Persons" are supposed to use W-9, and the W-8 is Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for US State Tax Withholding".

    I am 99% sure I am supposed to use the W-9, as it does state that "US persons" include resident aliens. However, with all the horror stories about the various ways people accidentally claim US citizenship by filling out the wrong form or ticking the wrong box, I thought it's best to confirm first. So, all help, knowledge and advice are greatly appreciated - as long as your information is correct.. :)

    Invitation Letter

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    oh ok... base on prior experience, when my then fiancee was processing, she communicated better with the embassy via email. they did responded faily quickly [within 24 hrs] when attempted calling the embassy, she never got someone on the phone to answer her questions..

    you should call and email the embassy where your interview will be held.. I will suggest to keep records or the emails specially if you get answers..

    http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/locations.html

    Sorry, you misunderstood me;

    You need an invitation/confirmation letter sent by the consulate to take to not only the medical appointment but the ASC and interview as well.

    Mexico's mailing system is terrible and we knew he wouldn't get it in time for his interview but we thought I would, being in the U.S.

    I haven't gotten it. What he is going to do is first thing arriving at Juarez, is going to the consulate to ask for a copy of it - which I have heard they are more than willing to provide since they will not email, or send another before the interview.

    I just need to know where I can call to verify it has been SENT, so that when he does ask for a copy of it when he's there, he doesn't run into any troubles.

    xo

    I-130

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted · Edited by DoneWaiting

    VSC is over loaded and they have transferred cases to other agencies/offices.. they done this to assist and expedite the process.

    http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

    Hi everyone,

    I am a US citizen and I have filed for form I-130 for my husband. I recently received a letter saying that my application has been transferred to Lee Summit, MO. I don't know why they are transferring my application because I applied to the Vermont office. When I called to get information the automatic system said that I should not make any inquiries because this process takes 180 days!!! that's 6 months in the USCIS. I thought the whole process was supposed to take 6 month. How long does it take for a US citizen to bring a spouse? How long does the whole process take? Please give me some information on form I-130.

    Thank You.

    Invitation Letter

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted · Edited by DoneWaiting

    What invitation letter are you referring to? sorry, I am a bit confused.. if your fiance is already schedule for interview, everything should be at the embassy and you your fiance should/must have all documents in order and ready for the appointment... a letter of invitation to come to the US from someone will not make a difference as this is a k-1 request and the facts depends in the relationship and finances..

    Unless I am missing something and/or process has changed since I processed mine

    Hello VJers!

    Just wondering, my fiance's Invitation letter has not arrived to either one of us, and we knew that could be a possibility - but his K1 appointment in Ciudad Juarez is in a week.

    Is there anywhere I could call or get in touch with just to AT LEAST verify that the letter was sent? :unsure:

    Thanks in advance!

    Xo

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