James And Oksana

I think you fail to realize, your son IS a U.S. citizen. Whether or not he has a passport to the US is irrelevant to him already being a US citizen by his birth to an American citizen. And if memory serves me correctly, I do believe his birth must be reported to US consulate. The reason for this is he IS a U.S. citizen and should something happen in your country or to you, he DOES have U.S. rights and protections afforded to him like every other U.S. citizen, and thereby the consulate should be informed. If he wishes when he is of age, he can renounce is U.S. citizenship in front of a US consulate officer. However, everyone in this forum is correct, for him to travel to the U.S., it will be using a U.S. passport as he IS a U.S. citizen...like it or not.

I think you fail to realize, your son IS a U.S. citizen. Whether or not he has a passport to the US is irrelevant to him already being a US citizen by his birth to an American citizen. And if memory serves me correctly, I do believe his birth must be reported to US consulate. The reason for this is he IS a U.S. citizen and should something happen in your country or to you, he DOES have U.S. rights and protections afforded to him like every other U.S. citizen, and thereby the consulate should be informed. If he wishes when he is of age, he can renounce is U.S. citizenship in front of a US consulate officer. However, everyone in this forum is correct, for him to travel to the U.S., it will be using a U.S. passport as he IS a U.S. citizen...like it or not.

I think you fail to realize, your son IS a U.S. citizen. Whether or not he has a passport to the US is irrelevant to him already being a US citizen by his birth to an American citizen. And if memory serves me correctly, I do believe his birth must be reported to US consulate. The reason for this is he IS a U.S. citizen and should something happen in your country or to you, he DOES have U.S. rights and protections afforded to him like every other U.S. citizen, and thereby the consulate should be informed. If he wishes when he is of age, he can renounce is U.S. citizenship in front of a US consulate officer. However, everyone in this forum is correct, for him to travel to the U.S., it will be using a U.S. passport as he IS a U.S. citizen...like it or not.

Once she enters on the K1 visa she will not be able to leave the country without having AP. In order to get AP you must file for the AOS. Once you have the receipt you can make an info pass appointment and they will determine if they are able to issue advance parole as an emergency. DO NOT let her leave the U.S. without the AP or you will have to start the process over under a CR1.

Ignore this post as this is NOT how it is done at the embassy in Moscow. There is no packet 3 that must be returned, but a I think you already know this.

Not an expert on the country, but it seems to me a two part issue. First part is he currently does not have primary custody of the child. Even if he could fight and win, he would likely still not be able to bring the child to the US. I say this because unless she lost ALL parental rights, I do believe she has to give consent for him to be able to bring his son here, and after a court fight like that...well it will not happen. His only hope is to appeal to the mother, which I know also is somewhat difficult because she would no be in her son's life. Honestly, I do not see a realistic way this will happen. Perhaps he will be able to work with the mother on extended stays during the summer while the child is out of school and such. That would be my suggestion as at least it keeps the kid in his life, and peace between two parents. Anything else is confrontational with the mother and will likely not accomplish what he wishes anyways.

They have been know for "Misplacing" things. This time when you send it, make sure you highlight dates like on airplane tickets, copy of passport pages that have stamps of entry and exit. Any pictures you send, put where this was and the date. I included 6 I think in my packet of different poses from different days. Pictures are just supporting evidence you were together, the plane stubs and passport stamps are primary evidence. All together this should satisfy what they are looking for.

Based on other things I have read, I would be 100% honest and just bring document of ties to Germany. Being honest about proceeding with K1 visa and having the NOA1 with you shows you are doing things the right way and avoids any chance they may think you are trying to put one past them.

With the unpredictability, you just do not know. California Service Center has been approving February petitions, yet still has Octobers - January they need to do. My advise, do not worry about travel arrangements. Worry about being ready with all your paperwork for the embassy interview, and preparing for the interview itself. Ticket cost will not matter if by some stretch you get approved very quickly, and are unprepared with paperwork and interview questions and get turned down. Then again, just my opinion...take it for what it is worth.

I agree with the others that coming back at the same time to be with her is not required. I will point out though in some cultures, woman look very favorably upon a man that is willing to see her through such a processes. Coming to another country for good is a very stressful thing, and having the man there sends a strong message that you will be there beside her to take care of her in the marriage.

I agree with the others that coming back at the same time to be with her is not required. I will point out though in some cultures, woman look very favorably upon a man that is willing to see her through such a processes. Coming to another country for good is a very stressful thing, and having the man there sends a strong message that you will be there beside her to take care of her in the marriage.

I do not believe anywhere you have to prove you are engaged. I believe the signed letters of intent are just that. The proof for interview is ongoing communication, the fact your significant other can answer many questions about you that they should know, pictures of you guys together. Of course if you have receipts for engagement ring and pictures with her wearing it and you guys together, that is good secondary evidence...but in no way is required.

You have a lot of good questions, here is the way I would approach this move.
1) A relationship is only as good as the too people willing to put effort behind it.
2) Do not build up your partner too high, as they will make mistakes. Forgiveness and #1 are central to the continuous cycle of closeness for any marriage.
3) Plan on making friends, be purposeful about this. No one can live life without having friends, and they should be close. Use this forum to find other couples with similar backgrounds as a starting point. Ask your partner for help in this area too, and not just his friends, but help on resources for reaching out to others of your culture locally.
4) Do not put so much pressure on your partner to "perform" a certain way because you have left and come here. This undermines a relationship and undervalues to other person saying they should "owe" you for something. The choice to come here is yours, and yours alone. Your choice is to work on a relationship, hopefully your partners will be going forward and everything will go great. But no one is perfect, so be careful not to put lots of pressure...as that can crush any relationship.
5) It is perfectly normal to have these thoughts, just keep in mind not to allow them to affect the results of your actions. Be purposeful in making the relationship first and not your worries. The biggest problem with relationships now days is one party giving up to easy, and letting fear dominate the relationship. Be purposeful that you will do everything to prevent that from your side, and leave it up to your partner to do the same. Be the reason your partner can't stand to loose you...and you have no worries.
My two cents worth. I am currently not moving, but should something happen with the visa, I have already given thought to going to be with Oksana. It would be scary, and part of the reason we are doing it this way is because her kids can come and mine would not be able to. Without the kids, I would no doubt move in a heartbeat and do those things I have lined out above.

You have a lot of good questions, here is the way I would approach this move.
1) A relationship is only as good as the too people willing to put effort behind it.
2) Do not build up your partner too high, as they will make mistakes. Forgiveness and #1 are central to the continuous cycle of closeness for any marriage.
3) Plan on making friends, be purposeful about this. No one can live life without having friends, and they should be close. Use this forum to find other couples with similar backgrounds as a starting point. Ask your partner for help in this area too, and not just his friends, but help on resources for reaching out to others of your culture locally.
4) Do not put so much pressure on your partner to "perform" a certain way because you have left and come here. This undermines a relationship and undervalues to other person saying they should "owe" you for something. The choice to come here is yours, and yours alone. Your choice is to work on a relationship, hopefully your partners will be going forward and everything will go great. But no one is perfect, so be careful not to put lots of pressure...as that can crush any relationship.
5) It is perfectly normal to have these thoughts, just keep in mind not to allow them to affect the results of your actions. Be purposeful in making the relationship first and not your worries. The biggest problem with relationships now days is one party giving up to easy, and letting fear dominate the relationship. Be purposeful that you will do everything to prevent that from your side, and leave it up to your partner to do the same. Be the reason your partner can't stand to loose you...and you have no worries.
My two cents worth. I am currently not moving, but should something happen with the visa, I have already given thought to going to be with Oksana. It would be scary, and part of the reason we are doing it this way is because her kids can come and mine would not be able to. Without the kids, I would no doubt move in a heartbeat and do those things I have lined out above.

You have a lot of good questions, here is the way I would approach this move.
1) A relationship is only as good as the too people willing to put effort behind it.
2) Do not build up your partner too high, as they will make mistakes. Forgiveness and #1 are central to the continuous cycle of closeness for any marriage.
3) Plan on making friends, be purposeful about this. No one can live life without having friends, and they should be close. Use this forum to find other couples with similar backgrounds as a starting point. Ask your partner for help in this area too, and not just his friends, but help on resources for reaching out to others of your culture locally.
4) Do not put so much pressure on your partner to "perform" a certain way because you have left and come here. This undermines a relationship and undervalues to other person saying they should "owe" you for something. The choice to come here is yours, and yours alone. Your choice is to work on a relationship, hopefully your partners will be going forward and everything will go great. But no one is perfect, so be careful not to put lots of pressure...as that can crush any relationship.
5) It is perfectly normal to have these thoughts, just keep in mind not to allow them to affect the results of your actions. Be purposeful in making the relationship first and not your worries. The biggest problem with relationships now days is one party giving up to easy, and letting fear dominate the relationship. Be purposeful that you will do everything to prevent that from your side, and leave it up to your partner to do the same. Be the reason your partner can't stand to loose you...and you have no worries.
My two cents worth. I am currently not moving, but should something happen with the visa, I have already given thought to going to be with Oksana. It would be scary, and part of the reason we are doing it this way is because her kids can come and mine would not be able to. Without the kids, I would no doubt move in a heartbeat and do those things I have lined out above.

While I would love to be with my fiancée quicker, I do not believe anything short of social anarchy caused by any number of things including natural disasters qualify for expedite. To suggest otherwise is to say that your petition is more important than all others. Everyone is at risk from terrorist attacks, and if you do not believe that then you need to review the tapes from 9/11. The type of expedite you wish for, do not wish for it because sometimes you get what you wish for, and trust me, the conditions in which an expedite of this nature can occur, you do not want.

So every morning, Meghan (my daughter) asks me "When is it that Oksana and her daughters coming". Just like a child in the back seat of a car asking "Are we there yet!", she is asking "Are they here yet!" While I continue to tell her this summer, I am dreaming of it much sooner! Likewise Meghan thinks it is taking too long!

I would. Even if they do not allow the petitioner at the interview, go a day or two before. Spend time together that way your fiancée goes into the interview relaxed, and maybe even with more evidence of the too of you together. Show your support to your fiancée and to the interviewer will prove the relationship is for real.

On this Sunday of prayer, I ask the Lord that all of my fellow filers continue to see progress in their petitions. I hope to see many more NOA1 and NOA2 this week for all my fellow filers here on VJ and our January group. I ask that all of us be reunited with our respective significant other soon, and that those processing these petitions will have all barriers lifted that they may with great agility move these petitions forward.

My representative, Mike Pence just received this. Mine is not as strong as others, but it gets the point across and yes...I have statistical analysis background so what is said here is accurate based on data I have reviewed. While I am not sure if it will help me as I am likely to be at the CSC, I will not stay silent while others suffer what I would not want to endure myself. I hope this helps everyone!


RE: USCIS and K1 Visa Processing Times
I am writing today over growing concern for the processingtime of USCIS for fiancée visas. I think there has been some dis-informationgiven to several committees about the processing time and statistics in aneffort for certain people to keep their job. As a person that is now engaged to a foreign national and has anapplication into the USCIS, I am very concerned.
After doing some analysis on the current data and trends(this is one of my jobs as a software developer and former data analyst forinsurance company), what last year was taking 3 months to adjudicate for K1through USCIS is now exceed 5 months and in many cases approaching 7-8months. The current exponential trendsindicate by this summer, there will likely be cases backlogged for fiancéevisas for well over 10 months not as just an exception, but the average personwill likely be waiting that long. Thisis way unacceptable since the K1 visa has many more restrictions on it thanothers visas and actually is not even classified as an immigration visa. US citizens should not be held in limbo withtheir loved ones overseas waiting to know if they can come over and get marriedwhile the congress is lied to and no plan of act is put into place.
All I can say is if an insurance application took 8 monthsto be approved or claims to be adjudicated, congress would be going after themas well as the courts (IE. Health care reform). Why are they not fixing the USCIS, a part of our own government andmaking it work for the people, the US citizens that the government is supposedto work for?

My representative, Mike Pence just received this. Mine is not as strong as others, but it gets the point across and yes...I have statistical analysis background so what is said here is accurate based on data I have reviewed. While I am not sure if it will help me as I am likely to be at the CSC, I will not stay silent while others suffer what I would not want to endure myself. I hope this helps everyone!


RE: USCIS and K1 Visa Processing Times
I am writing today over growing concern for the processingtime of USCIS for fiancée visas. I think there has been some dis-informationgiven to several committees about the processing time and statistics in aneffort for certain people to keep their job. As a person that is now engaged to a foreign national and has anapplication into the USCIS, I am very concerned.
After doing some analysis on the current data and trends(this is one of my jobs as a software developer and former data analyst forinsurance company), what last year was taking 3 months to adjudicate for K1through USCIS is now exceed 5 months and in many cases approaching 7-8months. The current exponential trendsindicate by this summer, there will likely be cases backlogged for fiancéevisas for well over 10 months not as just an exception, but the average personwill likely be waiting that long. Thisis way unacceptable since the K1 visa has many more restrictions on it thanothers visas and actually is not even classified as an immigration visa. US citizens should not be held in limbo withtheir loved ones overseas waiting to know if they can come over and get marriedwhile the congress is lied to and no plan of act is put into place.
All I can say is if an insurance application took 8 monthsto be approved or claims to be adjudicated, congress would be going after themas well as the courts (IE. Health care reform). Why are they not fixing the USCIS, a part of our own government andmaking it work for the people, the US citizens that the government is supposedto work for?