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    Worried but hopeful

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    I am with you :) My husband has his interview in about 3.5 hours, and its way past my bedtime here in AZ, but really doesn't matter, its gonna be a sleepless night anyhow. Here's to both you and I getting the best phone call EVER in a little while...hang in there :)

    Visiting the US while CR-1 in process

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

    Posted · Edited by Tumbleweed

    Is he on his way Friday? That's so great - I have to say that although I'd never want to go back to a LDR, one of the best, most exciting parts was anticipating visits. Now I get to live vicariously through those going through now on VJ. :) EEEEeee!

    Yep! He leaves Newcastle early Friday morning. The biggest concern now really is the snow that is forecasted for Thursday night. He is afraid his flight will be canceled or delayed...and I am afraid that since he only has 2 hours in Chicago, he won't make his connection there (depending on how much time he spends with the nice customs and immigration people). Then he'd be stuck in Chicago overnight :( Oh what a fun day I have planned on Friday. Me and flightaware.com are going to spend LOTS of time together until my man gets here ;)

    And YES...I am so excited I can't sit still! Today was my last day of work for 3 weeks because I cannot focus, and I have sooooooo much I want to do to get ready to make this the best Christmas EVER. Although next year will be even better, I have a feeling ;)

    Visiting the US while CR-1 in process

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

    Posted · Edited by Tumbleweed

    My husband was returned back home to the U.K because border patrol at the gate said we had already started the paperwork for his permanent residency and therefore he would have to go back to England to wait (of course this was on New Year's Eve last year and I'm guessing they were just "cranky" about having to work and took it out on us). My husband HAD all the docs proving he was planning to go back to the U.K after a 1 month visit.

    I am just now seeing this....I cannot even imagine how that must have felt :( Sorry that happened. I know its always a risk...but up until I read your situation, the only thing I have been worried about is him not being able to travel on Friday because of weather stuff :blush:

    Visiting the US while CR-1 in process

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

    Posted · Edited by Tumbleweed

    My UKC husband has a plane ticket to come to the US for Christmas for two weeks. The ticket was purchased a few months ago, before he became my husband, and before we started the CR-1 process. He came to the US in May earlier this year, then again in October (when we married). So this Christmas trip would be his third time here this year.

    We are doing the CR-1 through a lawyer, who has not completed the I-130 yet, as we have no NOA1. Our lawyer has advised that my husband can try to travel to the US, but there is always a risk he will get turned away when he attempts to enter, which would be in Chicago for this upcoming itinerary. I recall having read a few posts on here where people have traveled, but brought letters from their employers, etc., stating that they are obligated to return, etc., and have successfully entered. Which led me to believe that my lawyer was just covering himself, being conservative. He never said there was an actual "rule" about how many times one could enter the US in a certain time period, or if people were not allowed to enter at all during the immigration process. But I've read a few situations here on VJ that suggest it can be done...

    However, my question is this: what are the chances of my husband being turned away upon entry into the US? As of this moment, there is nothing yet "in the system" showing that he is going through the I-130 process, although there should be by the time he is scheduled to travel, December 17. He would have a letter from him employer. He has a return ticket for January 2.

    And most importantly, if he were to travel, would it in any way hurt the CR-1 process for us in the long run?

    What is an I-797?

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

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    Thanks for all that! I will have to check out that chat for certain...I really appreciate you telling me about that :)

    That's what's worst for me about having the lawyer. The emotional aspect. I hate hate hate feeling like I am not in control of my own destiny. However, once I get the case number from him, I'll be all over it. I've already paid his non-refundable retainer, so I might as well use that up, I guess. But I've made it clear to him that I NEED to be kept in the know...I am waaaay to emotional and OCD to not know and "just trust."

    I am babbling now....:blink:

    What is an I-797?

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

    Posted

    Thanks, everyone. I haven't even received the NOA1 yet...my lawyer was trying to track down a divorce decree of mine from over 11 years ago...(I now know to never ever ever throw stuff like that away again) and supposedly that was the last thing he needed to complete the I-130 package. So its on its way finally :)

    The main reason we decided to go the lawyer route is that a) I didn't even know about this site at the time, b) up until last month, I've been a single mom working full time and didn't think I had it in me to "do everything on my own" (I know, I was wrong ;)) and c) both my husband and myself were very much wanting to make certain everything was done correctly (which goes back to a) again...now I know)

    We'll see how long it takes to get the NOA1. We first met with the lawyer about 5 weeks ago, when my husband was here visiting (and becoming my husband, heh (L)) But in all fairness, since I couldn't even remember WHEN I was divorced all those years ago, it was really hard for the lawyer to even track down a decree for me. I appreciated him doing that, and I guess now everything is ready to begin.

    Now its all going to be a matter of trying to stay sane and hope he moves along at a pace thats OK with me. I email him every day. He's great about responding quickly. I've made it pretty clear that I expect to be informed each step of the way.

    He loathes the fact that I lurk on this site :devil:

    What is an I-797?

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

    Posted

    I am already pretty sure you're right about that...I am about *this* close to firing him....I feel like this all would go a lot faster if I did it on my own. I spend a good part of the day lurking here, and have learned a lot :) I haven't really jumped in too much because I was waiting until he filed the I-130 and we got NOA1, but in order to save my sanity, and to hopefully make a few friends that are going through the same thing, I'm starting to ask questions. But I do believe I agree with you...the lawyer might not have been the best idea...but we'll see. :unsure:

    Just joining in : )

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

    Posted

    Thanks again for all the responses...I hadn't been around to read them because honestly, I was trying to stay away from here until the I-130 was filed...it was only frustrating me more ;) I was having trouble tracking down my divorce decree, but I was told by my lawyer that he found it, and we are ready to file...so hopefully that will get done quickly...and I can hang around here more now :thumbs:I really appreciate the warm welcomes, thank you so much! (L)

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