Mochamich

Hello decemberite family
I can happily report that after getting an rfe last march and getting our case transfered to CSC on october 9th green card production was ordered. My husband is working and has his permit and is adjusting very well. Glad to see we are still alive and kicking on vj everyone

you are completely and totally, wrong.
and also, completely and totally, offensive.
the only thing shameful about your view of marriage is how utterly materialistic it is.

Wow! Not much of a people person are you.

absolutely right. my fiancee is a 3rd year med student, working incredibly hard to be qualified as a primary care physician in new orleans. in his spare time he volunteers at free clinics throughout the city. his parents are helping him out financially, and will by my co-sponsors, but we're not comfortable asking for money from for an expensive dress or dinner for 100 people. we care about the long and happy marriage, not the wedding, and i see nothing "shameful" in that.

um, your statement might have been somewhat true if it were say, 1958 - but it's 2012 and the OP isn't asking for your opinion about civil ceremonies, they're asking about the marriage requirement of the K1 visa.
OP - my husband and i were married in a quick civil ceremony @ a pub we both like. it cost us $40. our AOS was approved without interview. we provided our marriage certificate and pictures the officiant took of us. the amount of money spent on a wedding or rings, is completely up to the couple involved. my husband and i don't even have rings and we don't want them. there is no law that states the validity of a marriage is attached to the cost of such things.

You have two basic choices according to the IRS.
1) The non USC can be considered as a non resident alien for the entire tax year.
2) the non USC can be considered a LPR for tax purposes for the entire year
Option two allows you to file jointly with your non USC spouse and get the advantage of the marriage deduction. However the non USC's income is taxable in the US with this option. You must file a statement that you are claiming the non USC as a LPR for tax purposes signed by both taxpayers. If your spouse comes from a country where the income was small--like my wife--the marriage deduction is of great benefit. If the income is approximately the same as your own then the benefit tax wise may not be that great. However consider the next step for removal of condition as this will show evidence of comingling of assets--a jointly filed tax return.
It is up to you as how you want to be treated this first tax return. After the AOS is approved you are a LPR and then must file a US tax return.
Check out the IRS website for non resident aliens and filing taxes here: http://www.irs.gov/b...d=96314,00.html
Hope this helps.
Dave

Here is some helpful info for you all. This I took from some other helpful VJers from my time filing.
NOA1 in hand, NOW what do I do?
For the Beneficiary of K-1 Petitioner:
Required Documentation
You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), ...... will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview:
One (1) Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K .
A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions)
Birth certificate
Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor
Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)
Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)
Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)
Two (2) 2x2 inch photographs. See the required photo format explained in Nonimmigrant Visa Photograph Requirements
Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)
Payment of fees, as explained below
Note: The Consular Officer may ask for additional information, such as photographs and other proof that the relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned.
Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements
In preparing for the interview, applicants will need to schedule and complete a medical examination. Before the issuance of an immigrant or K visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. You will be provided instructions regarding medical examinations from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your visa, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.
K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants. Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.
Proof of Financial Support and Affidavit of Support Forms
During the visa interview, applicants will be required to present evidence to the Consular Officer that they will not become a public charge in the U.S. You may present evidence that you are able to financially support yourself or that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is able to provide support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
The U.S. citizen fiancé(e) will need to submit Form I-864 to USCIS with the application for adjustment of status to that of legal permanent resident following the marriage.
Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?
No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.
Fees - How Much Does a K-1 Visa Cost?
Fees are charged for the following services:
Filing an Alien Fiancé(e) Petition, Form I-129F
Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee, Form DS-156
Medical examination (costs vary from post to post)
Other costs may include translation and photocopying charges, fees for getting the documents required for the visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.), and travel expenses to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an interview. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.
Filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
For current fees for Department of State, see Fees for Visa Services. For current fees for USCIS, see Check Filing Fees on the USCIS website.
1. CALIF SERVICE CENTER PROCESSING TIME: https://egov.uscis.g...TimesDisplay.do
2. VERMONT SERVICE CENTER PROCESSING TIME: https://egov.uscis.g...TimesDisplay.do

Well we have our proof, little did we expect the Associated Press to help us with it!
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/photo-of-the-day-slideshow-1309242001-slideshow/u-army-master-sgt-robert-mclaughlin-suffolk-va-photo-003725488.html
:dance: :dance:

Hello Haiti filers. The VJ community has been a big help to me and my fiance. He is finally here with me but not without help from VJ. One thing that helped me was talking to other people who filed in the Haiti portal. So I wanted to create a thread where we can all come together can talk about where we are in the VJ process and share with other Haiti filers about our experience, ask questions, and share about the experience. So an nous pale ansam pou yon aide lot or let's come together to help one another.

Lol blan or not if you have a love for Haiti (which you clearly do) you are Haitian in my eyes. Thank you for the work you are doing with Haiti.

Congrats!!! Welcome home

Hi dizzy
True we are all headed towards the finish just at different points in the journey. Looks like everyone is busy tying up loose ends and other important things. But coming back here is always so encouraging. You all have been so supportive. I hope things are going well with the wedding planning. Also I'll add on to the prayers for those still waiting

K1 APPROVED!! Leave as soon as visa is in my hand

Seems you are well settled in UK over your wife here in USA, better option for you would be to move your wife and son to UK and then you would not miss out on spending time with your son.
You have good job and making enough money to live comfortably, you dont have to worry about making to rent payments and you can enjoy your life better in UK.

congratulations we are all waiting for a moment like yours

Well Rujby nobody can assure you that it will or will not be a problem. This process in total can take to anywhere between 6 months to a year so by the time you get to the interview stage you and your wife relationship will be further along. Also in the mean time if she can visit frequently that would help as well as gathering alot of evidence of proving your marriage is the real deal. I believe with all that I mentioned you should be fine. Just my two cents.

My sweetheart will be here TOMORROW!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYBODY!!!

Visa delivering Monday!!! YES!

Oh, this is good. I didn't even think of of all that. I just wondered why she had not filed ROC yet, that her green card must have expired already. Also, how could a court order him to file for and pay for her ROC? It made no sense to me. Of course awarding him to pay $500 a month based on the I-864 to someone that makes double the 125% level made no sense to me either.
OP> Get started on all this first thing Monday morning. You need to stop getting 'walked all over' and begin doing some 'boot stomping' of your own.

GOOD ADVICE above. Might fire the attorney as someone said maybe five minutes before the next hearing and tell the judge you feel you have not been represented adequately and need a continuance to go over the case history.
I would not report child abuse to the Police directly and I would mention your strong concern with ICE and that you have taken the children to be interviewed and assessed by social services child protection. They will get the story from the kids directly and will write up nice report for your next court date and as a bonus will include a restraining order on your wife from coming within 100 yards of the kids. Ask the judge to reward you money based on her above average earnings and the damage she caused resulting in them having to attend therapy.
Tell the kids to be honest and they will explain that she was threatening them if they told you its a common abuser tactic. Then sit back and let the system do its thing. They will do investigation, question her, charge her and arrest her. She can wait to be deported in the safety of a 10x8 cell.
We don't let child abusers adjust status, period. Stay on the phone with ICE until you get someone who will listen and act like mentioned. Document every step of the way. You should prepare your story above in affidavit form easy for judge to read, spell out dates and times, especially AOS tantrum date etc. Include it with a big bold title "CASE HISTORY", if they won't let you tell your story out loud in court, tell it on paper.
Good luck
Good luck

re: your attorney vs ICE -
I'm sorry, but if ICE deports her, she won't be around for the court hearing on the appeal.
He's forcing you to buy time, more time, specifically HIS time, alas.

Agreed: Everyone, PLEASE avoid quoting the entire original post in your replies.
OP: As stated by others:
1. File a report with Child Protective Services immediately.
2. Take their written report to your police station.
3. Take their written report(s) to ICE, in person, as Darnell recommended. Also -- and this wasn't suggested previously, that I saw -- report to ICE (with back-up in writing, if you have it) that the attorneys (and judge?) are influencing you to commit immigration fraud by suggesting (ordering?) your filing and paying for the ROC. You can bet your remaining dollars that you'll shoot to the top of the priority list -- first ICE's, and by extension the attorneys' and court's -- when you do this. To end the charade and much of your pain, you must do this.
Performing the actions above should take care of your attorney problems.
Remember that the Federal government has unlimited time and resources to make our lives miserable. You have the rare opportunity to turn this to your advantage. Do the above immediately, and stand back and watch how quickly and completely matters swing in your favor.

This is horrible, she is pure evil.. im so sorry.. I wish I knew what to recommend but I am speechless! I just hope that you have documentation of all the things she has done. Also just focus on your mom and kids and make sure that you are all one solid team against her because they can testify! I strongly believe in karma and I hope she gets what's coming for her! I will keep you and your family in my prayers! Best of luck!

Okay, I am the first to admit I am technology challenged, so here it goes, I tried putting the recipe collection in a zip file...see if it works.
Lise
RECIPES (2).zip

Mari- you have the best attitude and warmest spirit of anyone I know. Good for you, kudos!
Everyone else... question for you!
So... besides AOS stuff, what other documents are important to have in the US that I'm not thinking of? I'm thinking for job applications, apartment leases, etc. So far...
- Birth certificate (translated)
- All transcripts starting from high school or uni (translated)
- Any documentation about previous jobs (translated)
- Roommate references
- Professional references
- Bank account information
- Test scores, diplomas, etc.
- Medical/vaccination records
... I know I'm missing things! What other papers are important to have when you immigrate, other than the stuff required for AOS?