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    SOflaherty got a reaction from AstaMarisa in Husband doesn't want to file papers   
    So glad things are going well for you. Wishing you the best in these tough times.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from user19000 in K1 VISA WIFE LEFT BEFORE AOS   
    No, but he could at least allow her to leave the house. By his own admission he told her she wasn't allowed to go outside for a walk without him. They have laws against that sort of thing, and it absolutely falls under spousal abuse.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from user19000 in Questions regarding divorce without any immigration papers being filed   
    There are a lot of reasons someone would push to adjust their status, it doesn't mean there is fraud involved. Being out of status means always having the risk of being picked up by ICE, not being able to drive, not being able to work legally. My husband has been out of status for nearly 2 years, and it's been a nightmare of stress. I honestly cannot believe you refused to get him legalized because you were 'suspicious' but still stayed with him. What kind of life is that for him? He's a husband, not a house pet. I'm sorry you got cheated on, but living that way with someone who clearly does not trust him, I'm not surprised he did it. No one should have to live like that.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from ibee in April 2012 AOS Filers   
    Just wanted to pop in and let you guys know I've been following the thread and hope everyone gets wrapped up soon! So sorry there are so many delays going on
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Miss M in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from C-ma'am in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from AmyWrites in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from villaspurs in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Irish87 in Marriage on ESTA?   
    Sounds like you should be just fine, just be sure to follow the guides to the letter. My husband is from Ireland and just finished adjusting after a 2 year overstay, no problems
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from LIFE'SJOURNEY in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Sweetcheeksss in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from elmcitymaven in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Ihavequestions in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Lainie B in Obtain proof of Spouse's status   
    No, your lawyer cannot get information about your ex from her lawyer, that's not even an option. The ONLY chance would be to have your lawyer subpoena for her immigration records, but you have to have a VALID reason(such as an ongoing immigration fraud case or something) for that to be approved. "I want her confidential records so I can see if I can file something else against her" is not a valid reason in the eyes of the court. The reason for requesting the info has to be valid and relevant, not just a fishing expedition so you can see if you can file something else.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Hypnos in April 2012 AOS Filers   
    Our interview experience, FINALLY! It's been such a crazy week with the kids and Paul starting his new job!
    We got to the Atlanta USCIS building in Atlanta at 7:20, our interview was scheduled for 8am. Only a couple of people in line for security, and it was JUST like going through for airline security. Checked in downstairs, and they sent us to the 3rd floor waiting room.
    There were about 6-8 other couples in there with us, only one of them had a lawyer with them, another had one show up who introduced herself to the couple, must have been someone else from the firm they used. Two couples seemed to have their whole family with them(5+ people sitting together). Some people were in jeans and tshirts, a few in suits, most in business-casual type stuff(think church clothes). Couples were being called back pretty steadily, and we got called somewhere around 8:05.
    Our officer was an African-American man in his 40's(?) last name Singleton. He was VERY stern and serious, and stayed that way pretty much the entire time. It made me nervous, because I am used to people who are more personable, and this guy never really smiled at all.
    He told us our interview would be in two parts, one for the marriage and one for the i-485. He took our ID's and Paul's i-94. He asked me to confirm my name, address, and daytime phone number. He asked Paul his full name, daytime phone number, and asked why he didn't have a driver's licence yet(AL won't allow since he is out of status). He then asked for anything additional we'd brought with us to prove the marriage. He made a comment about 'but I've already made up my mind about you two' that I was curious about, but let slide because I was so nervous. We handed over the joint bank statements, statement showing him as a non-driver on my insurance, father's day cards from my kids, and an envelope of pictures. He really just kind of glanced over most of it, and started flipping through the pictures. Then he did the standard yes/no's, sort of pausing and clairfying about Paul's weapons training(he was int he Irish army for a few years) but it wasn't an issue.
    He then told us he wanted to approve our case, BUT...He needed a new translation of Paul's divorce papers because he'd done them himself. You guys know LOADS of people on VJ have done their own and had no problems, but for whatever reason they were not ok with this there. He said it could even be done through Google Translate(the person doing it didn't have to speak Danish) but they just needed someone else's signature on the papers other than ours. He reccomended going next door to an immigrant services office that had set up there, they did translations, notary, etc, and gave us until 3pm that day to get it back to him, otherwise we'd have to mail it in.
    He mentioned again how if it were up to him we'd be approved on the spot, and said again how he'd already made up his mind about us. I was making a joke and said 'Oh, don't believe everything you hear!', and he said no, it was the pictures of the tattoos. About a year ago he and I had gone and gotten similar themed tattoos together with each other's names, our wedding date, and his family motto. I ended up sending pictures of those in because I figured it has to be pretty sure proof we are really in a relationship, right? Paul now says it was the best $500 we ever spent...LOL. The officer asked were we drinking when we did it(no), and said he thought it was crazy, but it definitly convinced him. We just needed the translated doc and we'd be approved.
    We went to the place next door, and once we explained what we needed, they got us fixed up pretty quick. Paul ended up re-typing his divorce document because of all the weird Danish characters, and the guy working there just ran it through Google Translate for us and put it on their letterhead and signed it and we went back to USCIS.(Yes, we did get charged $20 instead of $30 since Paul did most of the work! LOL!)
    We checked in downstairs again, and she had us sit and wait while they tried to get hold of our officer so he could come down and get the documents. We waited a bit, and then realized it was 10:40, and checkout at the hotel was 11, so Paul said why don't you run back over(hotel was literally around the corner, 45 second drive away) and get us checked out and come back. So ran and did that, and as I was leaving the hotel again, Paul called me. It's done! Approved! LOL! I missed the whole thing because I had to go check us out of the hotel! He said the guy was nice and more relaxed and almost smiled even, so I'm really sorry I missed that part I picked him up outside the building and we headed back the 6 hours to Mobile
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Old_Dog_Barking in Intent to stay / immigrate?   
    I don't see the point in sending it at all. No one is ever flat-out asked about intention, and to try to 'prove' it without being asked may be volunteering too much info.
    Btw, keep in mind people here like to make a big fuss about intention, but the fact is intention alone is NOT enough for them to deny a case that would otherwise be approve-able, so it's something of a mountain out of a molehill if you ask me.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Knope2012 in Should I give up or fight for him?   
    I'm just going to lay this down here and then back away....He got busted cheating, and now says he's sorry, he won't talk to her, whatever. He is about to give you a car so you can work(be away from the house more) and you are going on a week+ long trip soon and he is not going.
    What makes you believe he is telling you the truth and not just being a little better about sneaking around? He knows you have been in his Facebook, and you said yourself he deletes his text messages.
    I really, TRULY hope he is sincere, and that you guys can work things out and be happy. I'm curious though what he has done to prove he has no intention of contacting her again? Has he removed her from his FB friends? Blocked her on WoW?
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Harpa Timsah in AOS in US without visa...   
    I don't know why you keep saying this, it's really not. 'We are young and just starting out and poor and thus have few to no accounts/leases together' is something we see here just about on a daily basis. Your case is far from "different than most".
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from amyandjorge in K1 VISA WIFE LEFT BEFORE AOS   
    No, but he could at least allow her to leave the house. By his own admission he told her she wasn't allowed to go outside for a walk without him. They have laws against that sort of thing, and it absolutely falls under spousal abuse.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from epsonderby in First post. Help!?! VWP needing to file concurrently...   
    Truthfully, just read the guides and follow the instructions to the T, you'll be fine and can easily do this without a lawyer. The forum search feature is VERY handy, use it whenever you are in doubt, likely someone else has had the same question at some point. My husband is VWP from Ireland and we have our interview at the end of next month.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Camo in AOS Approval/Review   
    If it were an amnesty those people would be allowed to file for the same benefits your wife is getting, but they are not. They only get to not be deported if picked up, and they are able to file for a work permit. That's it. No legal way to get a drivers license in most states, etc.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from del-2-5-2014 in overwhelmed, confused, lost... need some advice!   
    His best bet is to stay in the US and file to adjust his status from where he is now once you are married. The one thing I will say is it is VERY important he not leave the US once those papers are filed until his petition is approved. My own husband did it this way(and ended up overstaying the VWP for 2 years before we were financially able to file) and it went smoothly, our interview is at the end of next month. So long as you get married and he doesn't leave the country, it's far cheaper and easier to adjust his status here after you marry rather than move, go through DCF, and then move back again.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Krikit in SO Unfair   
    So in short, the higher the number of people that can apply, the higher the number of workers USCIS can hire, which would ultimately balance out or improve processing times even with all those new applications.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from Harpa Timsah in SO Unfair   
    So in short, the higher the number of people that can apply, the higher the number of workers USCIS can hire, which would ultimately balance out or improve processing times even with all those new applications.
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    SOflaherty got a reaction from VanessaTony in Baby born in the US   
    A 24 week old is being allowed to leave the hospital. Umm, no, not remotely possible. Either someone has their facts wrong or someone just plain lied to you. Premies are now allowed to leave the hospital anywhere before 35 weeks, anywhere.
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